64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Chest |
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Specific anatomic region |
Chest |
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Application |
PE study |
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Author |
Elliot K Fishman, MD |
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Reference Source |
JHU Protocol |
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Scanner Used |
Siemens Sensation 64 |
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KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec) |
100/ 200 / 0.33 |
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Detector Collimation (mm) |
0.6 |
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Slice thickness (mm) |
0.75mm |
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Pitch |
0.75mm |
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Kernel |
B20f smooth PE window |
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Reconstruction interval |
0.5mm |
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Image order (acquisition) |
Cr-ca |
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Oral contrast |
N/A |
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IV contrast volume and type |
100-120 cc Visipaque 320 |
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Injection rate |
3-3.5cc/sec |
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Scan delay (sec) |
25-30 sec or test bolus |
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3D technique used |
N/A |
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Comment: MPR or VRT may be helpful. Use InSpace and give it a try. I especially like the coronal MPR with a 3mm width. |
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