Is this barium prep too much for a CT scan???

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Re: Is this barium prep too much for a CT scan???

Postby cptmac » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:37 am

This is what I do,

I put my Berry Smoothie (my favorite flavor) in the fridge the night before.

My Berry Smoothie info is

Readi-CAT 2
Barium Sulfate Suspension
2.1% W/V
2.0% W/W

450 ML
Cat Number 7150

Made by E-z-em
By Canada Ink

I have nothing to eat or drink after 6 am
I drink 1/2 (225 ml) at 8
I drink 1/2 (225 ml) at 9
I drive to the hospital for my CT at 10 AM
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