Specific Anatomic Region | Extremities |
Application | R/O abscess |
Author | Elliot K. Fishman, MD |
Reference Source | JHU protocol |
Scanner Used | Siemens Somatom Sensation 16 |
KV / Effective mAs / Rotation time (sec) | 120 / 200 / 0.5 |
Detector Collimation (mm) | 1.5 |
Slice Thickness (mm) | 3.0 |
Feed / Rotation (mm) | 24.0 |
Kernel | B30s |
Increment (mm) | 3.0 |
Image Order | cr-ca |
Oral Contrast | N/A |
IV Contrast Volume and Type | 100 cc Omnipaque 350 |
Injection Rate | 3 cc/sec |
Scan Delay (sec) | 40 sec |
3D Technique Used | Usually none |
Comment: -Film bone windows as well to exclude periosteal reaction or osteomyelitis. |