Protocols- Thoracic

Pulmonary AVM- R/O PAVM


Specific Anatomic Region Lung
Application R/O PAVM
Author Fishman, E.K.
Reference Source Personal comminucation
Scanner Used Siemens Somatom Plus 4
Injection Rate 3ml/sec
Contrast Volume and Type 120-150ml of Omnipaque 350
Area Scanned Apex of lung through lung bases.
Scan Delay 25sec
Length of Spiral (time) 35-40sec
Slice Thickness 3mm
Table Speed/Pitch 5-6mm/sec
Reconstruction Interval 2mm
3D Technique Used Volume rendering
Comment: This protocol is to screen the entire lung. If a focal mass is to be evaluated then a protocol of 2mm collimation, 4mm/sec table speed of 1mm reconstruction thru the area in question can be done.