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会話 2 : CT Scan and Contrast Material

Fei Xing goes to have a CT scan from a technician in the
hospital..

フェイ・シェンは病院の技師から CT スキャンを受け取りに行きます。

Technician : Hello. You are Ms. Fei Xing, is that correct?
Ms. Fei Xing : Yes. I am Fei Xing.
Technician : OK. Have you ever had a CT scan before?
Ms. Fei Xing : No. Does it hurt?

Technician : No. It does not hurt at all. It is just a series of X-ray-like scans.
Ms. Fei Xing : Is it safe?
Technician : Well. Before we can decide that, we need to ask you some questions first.

Ms. Fei Xing : Yes?
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Technician : Are you or could you possibly be pregnant ?
Ms. Fei Xing : No definitely not.
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Technician : OK and … we have to use some contrast material . Have you ever had an allergic
reaction to this substance?

Ms. Fei Xing : I don't know what it is....no...I don't know.
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Technician : Fine. An allergic reaction is rare. But please tell me immediately if you feel any
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shortness of breath or any unusual symptoms .
Ms. Fei Xing : OK. How long will it take?
Technician : About 10 to 15 minutes at most.
Ms. Fei Xing : OK.

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Technician : We have administered the contrast material now. How do you feel?
Ms. Fei Xing : I feel fine.
Technician : Can I ask you to lie down over here?
Ms. Fei Xing : Of course. Should I lie face-down?
Technician : No, please lie on your back.
Ms. Fei Xing : OK. … Like this?

Technician : Yes. Now we are going to place this brace under your neck. This is to stop you moving.
Ms. Fei Xing : I can't move?