Can I hold my baby after a HIDA scan?
Your baby will get a small amount of radiation exposure just by being held by you until the radioactive tracer leaves your body. If possible, do not hold your baby for long periods of time for the first 6 hours after your nuclear medicine test.
How long do you have to wait to breastfeed after a HIDA scan?
You will need to cease breastfeeding for 12 hours following the administration of the radiotracer. It is advised that you express and discard your breast milk during this period. You may resume routine breast feeding after 12 hours.
How long are you radioactive after a HIDA scan?
In most cases, you can go about your day after your scan. The small amount of radioactive tracer will lose its reactivity or pass through your urine and stool over the next day or two.
What should you avoid before a HIDA scan?
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- Nothing to eat or drink four hours prior to exam.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment with an order/prescription if your doctor has given one to you.
- No Morphine products or narcotic pain medications four hours before exam.
How is the gallbladder photographed in a HIDA scan?
Morphine, another drug sometimes given during a HIDA scan, makes the gallbladder easier to visualize. A gamma camera is positioned over your abdomen to take pictures of the tracer as it moves through your body.
Can I breastfeed my Baby after HIDA scan?
In order to expose your infant to <1 mSv total from your HIDA scan, you should: Pump and discard once, right when you get home. After that, pump and *store* your breastmilk for 30 hours after the procedure. The Tc-99m continues to decay at the same rate regardless of whether it’s in your body or in a bottle,…
What is a hepatobiliary scan (Hida)?
A hepatobiliary (HIDA) scan is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Is a HIDA scan safe?
After that, it’s harmless. The camera that’s used to take pictures of your organs doesn’t give off any radiation. Doctors believe a HIDA scan is safe, but there’s a small chance of side effects. These include a rash or bruising at the site of the chemical injection.