64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Abdomen

Specific anatomic region

pelvis

Application

routine pelvis (R/O abscess, mass, etc.)

Author

Elliot K Fishman, MD

Reference Source

JHU Protocol

Scanner Used

Siemens Sensation 64

KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec)

120 / 276/ 0.5

Detector Collimation (mm)

0.6

Slice thickness (mm)

5.0mm

Pitch

0.75

Kernel

B30f medium smooth abdomen

Reconstruction interval

5.0mm

Image order (acquisition)

Cr-ca

Oral contrast

1000 cc water or Omnipaque-350 in water (100cc of Omnipaque-350 in one gallon of water)

IV contrast volume and type

120 cc Omnipaque 350

Injection rate

20-25 cc/sec

Scan delay (sec)

60 sec

3D technique used

VRT as needed

Comment: Depending ont he case positive p.o. contrast or rectal contrast (2% Hypaque) may be used.