At Rhodes Medical Imaging
We are dedicated to providing exceptional medical imaging services to our patients.
Why is a Contrast
Agent Used?
Agent Used?
Computer Tomography (CT) scans may require contrast dye to be injected intravenously. This dye will assist in the visualisation of blood vessels
and organs within the body. The contrast dye will enhance your scan and allow our radiologist to give a more comprehensive diagnosis.
Contrast injections are considered to be safe, however there may be a small risk associated with the injection of contrast media. The team will assess this risk at the time of your examination. Normally within 3-5 hours of the initial injection, the contrast is excreted out of the body.
Contrast injections are considered to be safe, however there may be a small risk associated with the injection of contrast media. The team will assess this risk at the time of your examination. Normally within 3-5 hours of the initial injection, the contrast is excreted out of the body.
Please inform the Radiographer or Radiologist if you have any prior medical conditions.
This will help us plan your scan accordingly.
A concern about the contrast agent
01
If you are on dialysis
02
Had a moderate or severe allergic reaction to contrast in the past
03
Severe heart disease
04
Unstable asthma that currently needs treatment
05
Any allergies to food or medication
06
Multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, or polycythemia
07
Severe kidney disease, especially if it is caused by diabetes
08
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Before Your Visit
You must have a doctor’s referral for all examinations.
If you do not present us a doctor’s referral, we may not be permitted to perform your scan.
If you have been referred for a CT scan or Ultrasound, you must make a booking by calling us on (02) 8765 8822,
or visiting in person during our opening hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm.
Please take note of any preparation requirements, such as fasting or drinking water that are instructed when making a booking. Further information on how to prepare for your scan is available under the ‘For Patients’ tab. You will receive a reminder from us (1 working day prior to the date of your scan) to confirm your booking.
Please take note of any preparation requirements, such as fasting or drinking water that are instructed when making a booking. Further information on how to prepare for your scan is available under the ‘For Patients’ tab. You will receive a reminder from us (1 working day prior to the date of your scan) to confirm your booking.
On The Day
Please fulfill any preparation requirements and arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
If you have any previous films or reports that may be relevant to your examination, bring them along.
These will be returned to you after your appointment.
Have your doctor’s referral and Medicare card ready to hand to the receptionists upon your arrival.
Have your doctor’s referral and Medicare card ready to hand to the receptionists upon your arrival.
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After Your Scan
Patient pick up: The receptionists will advise you when your examination results are ready to collect.
The results will include a hard copy of your films and the radiologist’s report.
Fax: A copy of the report can be faxed to any additional doctors upon patient request.
Electronic transmission: For certain referrers, the patient’s report is digitally transmitted and available for download as soon as the report has been verified by our radiologist.
Fax: A copy of the report can be faxed to any additional doctors upon patient request.
Electronic transmission: For certain referrers, the patient’s report is digitally transmitted and available for download as soon as the report has been verified by our radiologist.
Safety Compliance
At RMI
We aim to provide our patients with the highest in quality and safety for radiological services.
We conduct regular ongoing testing and servicing of all diagnostic radiographic equipment in our practice, a continual review of the protocols used and quality assurance testing. In addition, the equipment manufacturers carry out regular scheduled servicing on behalf of Rhodes Medical Imaging.
All radiographic equipment is registered with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in NSW and ACT Radiation Council. Rhodes Medical Imaging complies with the Radiation Control Act 1990 established by the EPA.
We conduct regular ongoing testing and servicing of all diagnostic radiographic equipment in our practice, a continual review of the protocols used and quality assurance testing. In addition, the equipment manufacturers carry out regular scheduled servicing on behalf of Rhodes Medical Imaging.
All radiographic equipment is registered with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in NSW and ACT Radiation Council. Rhodes Medical Imaging complies with the Radiation Control Act 1990 established by the EPA.
