Specific anatomic region | Peds neck |
Application | mass or abscess |
Author | Elliot K Fishman, MD |
Reference Source | JHU Protocol |
Scanner Used | 64 Slice |
KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec) | 120/ 90 / 1.0 |
Detector Collimation (mm) | 0.6 |
Slice thickness (mm) | 3mm and .75mm |
Pitch | 0.9 |
Kernel | B30s medium smooth- Abdomen window B70s very sharp- Bone |
Reconstruction interval | 3mm x 3mm ST and Bone 0.75mm x 0.5mm ST |
Image order (acquisition) | Cr-ca |
Oral contrast | N/A |
IV contrast volume and type | Omnipaque 350 depends on weight (up to 2 cc/kg) |
Injection rate | 1.5cc/sec (depends on IV up to 2cc) |
Scan delay (sec) | Depends on patient |
3D technique used | Volume rendering |
Comment: Extension of scan into mediastinum may be necessary to define the full extent of the mass |