Brain Scan

Subject: Medical and Surgical Nursing I (Theory)

Overview

After receiving an IV injection of a radio nucleotide, a brain scan is performed using a specialized camera to produce images of the brain. The blood brain barrier normally prevents the radio nucleotide from entering the brain, but if pathologic alterations have damaged the barrier, the radio nucleotide may concentrate in the abdomen region. CT scan for computerized tomography. A CT scan produces cross-sectional images of your brain using X-rays. imaging with magnetic resonance (MRI). An MRI produces a precise image of your brain using strong magnets and radio waves. performed to find areas of ischemia, cerebral infractions, hemorrhage, etc. as well as to find an intracranial mass or vascular lesion. Ask the patient if they are aware of the rationale for the brain scanning process.

Brain Scan

Introduction

After receiving an IV injection of a radio nucleotide, a brain scan is performed using a specialized camera to produce images of the brain. The blood brain barrier normally prevents the radio nucleotide from entering the brain, but if pathologic alterations have damaged the barrier, the radio nucleotide may concentrate in the abdomen region.

  • CT scan for computerized tomography. A CT scan produces cross-sectional images of your brain using X-rays. CT scans can identify abnormalities in the brain such tumors, bleeding, and cysts that may be the source of your seizures.
  • Imaging with magnetic resonance (MRI). An MRI produces a precise image of your brain using strong magnets and radio waves. If you have seizures, your doctor may be able to see lesions or other abnormalities in your brain.

Diagnostic Uses

  • To find a vascular lesion or cerebral tumor.
  • To identify regions of cerebral ischemia, violations, or hemorrhage.
  • To assess the evolution of specific lesions both during and after chemotherapy.

Nursing Implications

  • To find out why a patient's scheduled brain scanning operation was scheduled and what the patient has been informed about the procedure, review the patient's clinical record.
  • Approach the patient and identify them.
  • Ask the patient if they are aware of the rationale for the brain scanning process.
  • As said, describe to the patient the precise goal of the brain scan.
  • Describe to the patient what will happen before the brain scanning procedure..
    • Patient won't need to limit their intake of food or liquid.
    • Before a procedure, the patient will be instructed to empty their bladder.
    • Remove any and all metal or jewelry.
    • Describe how painless the treatment is.
    • At least one hour prior to the scan, a radioactive medication will be administered intravenously.
  • Describe to the patient what will happen during the procedure.
    • To the nuclear medicine department, the patient will be taken.
    • At various times, a brain will be captured on film.
    • The patient should plan on spending at least an hour and a half in the nuclear medicine section.
  • Describe to the patient what will happen after the brain scan.
    • The patient will be driven back to the room.
    • When the brain scan findings are available, the doctor will inform the patient..

 References

  • A Textbook of Adult Health Nursing (2nd ed.).Mandal, G. (August 2013). Dilllibazar kathmandu: Makalu publication house. Retrieved August 2013
  • careepilepsy.org/diagnosis/
  • free-ed.net/sweethaven/MedTech/NurseCare/NeuroNurse01.asp?iNum=20
  • mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/diagnosis-treatment/diagnosis/dxc-20117234
  • urmedwatch.com/educationlibrary/Epilepsy%20Diagnosis%20RL%2010.1.docx
Things to remember
  • Using a specialized camera, brain scans such as MRIs and CT scans can produce images of the brain.
  • To assess the evolution of specific lesions both during and after chemotherapy.
  • Before a procedure, the patient will be instructed to empty their bladder.
  • At least one hour before the scan, a radioactive medication will be administered intravenously.
  • The patient should plan on spending at least an hour and a half in the nuclear medicine section.
Questions and Answers

Introduction

After receiving an IV injection of a radio nucleotide, a brain scan is performed using a specialized camera to produce images of the brain. The blood brain barrier normally prevents the radio nucleotide from entering the brain, but if pathologic changes have damaged the barrier, the radio nucleotide may concentrate in the abdominal region.

Diagnostic uses

  1. To detect an intracranial mass or vascular lesion.
  2. To locate areas of ischemia, cerebral infractions or hemorrhage.
  3. To evaluate the course of certain lesions postoperatively and during chemotherapy.

Nursing Implications

  • To find out why a patient's scheduled brain scanning operation was scheduled and what the patient has been informed about the procedure, review the patient's clinical record.
  • Approach the patient and identify them.
  • Ask the patient whether they are aware of the rationale for the brain scanning process.
  • As stated, describe to the patient the precise goal of the brain scan.
  • Tell the patient what will happen before the brain scanning procedure.
    • Patient will not have to restrict food or fluid.
    • Patient will be asked to empty bladder prior to a procedure.
    • All jewelry or metal should be removed.
    • Explain that the procedure is painless.
    • A radioactive drug will be injected IV at least one hour before the scan begins.
  • Explain to patient events that will occur during procedure;
    • The patient will be transported to the nuclear medicine department.
    • Films will be taken of a brain at various time intervals.
    • The patient can expect to be in the nuclear medicine department at least an hour and a half.
  • Explain to patient events that will occur after brain scan
    • Patient will be transported back to his or her room.
  • The physician will report the results of brain scan to a patient when available.

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