Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and issues like cancer, blood clots, infections, lung and liver disease, head and spine injuries and internal bleeding, DeKalb Regional Medical Center includes CT scans among the variety of diagnostic tools we use to give patients of all ages a clear picture of illness and injury.

The 20-slice CT scanner at DeKalb Regional Medical Center provides detailed images in less than an hour including prep time — although the actual exam only takes a few minutes.

Your doctor may ask that you refrain from eating or drinking before the test if a contrast liquid or dye is required to provide a more detailed image of the body structure being examined.