What is done during the sinus CT scan?
The CT scan does not hurt. The radiology technologist will explain the CT scan to you before you start. Ask questions if you don’t understand. Before the study you/your child will need to remove glasses, earrings, hearing aids and dental appliances. The CT scanner includes a table you will lie on and a doughnut shaped ring that will move over the table. You will lie still on the table. The technologist will give you instructions during the test. While you hold still the table will move through the ring while pictures are taken. It is important to lie still while the images are taken. Young children may have trouble lying still during the CT scan. If this is the case the child may be given medicine to make him or her sleepy first. This is done is the Pediatric Care Unit. If this is done first, a nurse will also be at the CT scan. If you are concerned your young child may not be able to hold still talk with your doctor before the CT scan.
