64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Chest

Specific anatomic region

 Chest (airway)

Application

 Airway (adult)

Author

Elliot K Fishman, MD

Reference Source

JHU Protocol

Scanner Used

Siemens Sensation 64

KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec)

 120/ 200 / 0.5

Detector Collimation (mm)

 0.6

Slice thickness (mm)

 0.75

Pitch

 0.9

Kernel

 B30f medium smooth

Reconstruction interval

 0.5mm

Image order (acquisition)

Cr-ca

Oral contrast

 N/A

IV contrast volume and type

 N/A

Injection rate

 N/A

Scan delay (sec)

 N/A

3D technique used

 VRT / MIP / MPR

Comment:

  • IV contrast might be unnecessary to look at stent patency or airway patency. But for tumor staging it is mandatory.
  • For airway evaluation we routinely do 3D mapping. This is especially valuable with a stent present.