64 Slice MDCT Protocols: Head and Neck

Specific anatomic region

Internal auditory canal (IAC)

Application

R/O mass

Author

Elliot K Fishman, MD

Reference Source

JHU Protocol

Scanner Used

Siemens Sensation 64

KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec)

120/ 200 / 1.0

Detector Collimation (mm)

0.3

Slice thickness (mm)

.4

Pitch

1

Kernel

70 UHR

Reconstruction interval

.2 mm

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 & MPR

Comment:

  • The best in class for base of skull