Overview of Computerized Tomography (CT) Scans

CT Scans And Claustrophobia

Computerized tomography scans require patients to be in a hollow tube for at least a short period of time. In addition, patients must remain completely still for the duration of the scan. Unfortunately, this can be challenging for patients who have claustrophobia. Of course, this is the fear of small and confined spaces. This should not, however, prevent patients from getting a computerized tomography scan when it is necessary. The first thing that they must do is inform their doctor that they are claustrophobic. Their doctor will then be able to explain the scan in detail to help keep them calm during it. In some cases, doctors will provide patients with a sedative to keep them still. Others will allow patients to listen to music or employ other distraction techniques during the scan.