a renal scan generally doesn't involve any anesthesia. it's more like a ct scan or mri exam so you shouldn't need someone to drive you home unless you'd feel more comfortable not driving. in a renal scan the patient generally lies on a flat table and receives an injection of a radioactive material into a vein. after this material has had time to circulate the kidneys are scanned. when the procedure is finished the patient gets up off the table and goes home. it's pretty straightforward. if you find driving stressful if you're older or if you feel the test may generally "wear you out " then its certainly fine to recruit someone to do the driving for you. better safe than sorry right? hope this helps!
i am having a renal scan on mon. my question is do i need someone to be there with me to drive me home long drive.