Preparing for a CT Brain Scan

Patients should wear comfortable, loose clothing for the CT brain scan. As well, they should remove any head jewelry or accessories that might interfere with obtaining an accurate image of the brain, such as:

• Earrings
• Facial jewelry
• Eyeglasses
• Dentures
• Dental implants
• Hair accessories

Patients may be requested to refrain from eating and drinking one or more hours prior to the CT brain scan.

Women should always inform their doctor or x-ray technologist of any possibility of pregnancy, even if the pregnancy has yet to be confirmed.