VQ scan for pulmonary embolism?!

[OnyxSnowfall]

Has anyone had this done during any of their pregnancies?! How did everything with you and your little one(s) progress?

Hours ago I inhaled radiation through a tube (a geiger counter was used on me to measure it lol!) and was given something through an IV then had scans taken (after a chest xray where I had to request a pelvic guard). I am so terrified!! I must have asked the Doctors and a radiologist a couple dozen inquiries - I almost signed a paper to refuse treatment but in the end I did not want to put my baby at a greater risk.

Am I going to deliver a glowing baby?! Gah

My results were normal, I have unexplained chest inflammation, but am so paranoid I might have subjected baby to unnecessary damage.

Ah the joys of pregnancy

Of course everyone at the hospital attempted to reassure me it was all safe (even with me having kidney damage) but I was unable to be consoled. I hate making on the spot decisions when I am uninformed sigh.

 

[yourstruly10]

I had a VQ scan with my youngest at 16 weeks due to reaching heart rate and unexplained fever. Everything came back clear and normal ad she was born perfectly healthy.
I wouldn't worry to much. They have a lowered dose that they give women who are pregnant and I haven't heard of any ill effects.

 

[OnyxSnowfall]

I had a VQ scan with my youngest at 16 weeks due to reaching heart rate and unexplained fever. Everything came back clear and normal ad she was born perfectly healthy.
I wouldn't worry to much. They have a lowered dose that they give women who are pregnant and I haven't heard of any ill effects.

Thanks . It is hard for me not to worry. I am glad everything turned out well for your LO!