LUNG ASPIRATION STUDIES
1. Salivagram
This may be performed in addition and immediately prior to a milk scan, if required.
Procedure
Patient must fast for 4-6 hours prior to scan. Dynamic acquisition after drop of isotope placed under the tongue – continued until activity no longer present in the mouth.
2. Milk scan
Procedure
8 pm oral administration of milk containing Tc99m-calcium colloid.
Dynamic scan for 60 minutes, followed with static views of the chest and abdomen the next morning.