Specific Anatomic RegionS/C joint
ApplicationR/O infection, osteomyelitis
AuthorFishman EK
Reference SourcePersonal Communication
Scanner UsedSiemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)120/120/.75
Detector Collimation (mm)1
Slice Thickness (mm)1.25
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)1
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch3.5/3.5
Oral ContrastN/A
IV Contrast Volume and Type100-120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate2 cc/sec
Scan Delay (sec)50 sec
3D Technique UsedVolume rendering
Comment:
This protocol is found in the ultra highres in the extremity protocol. Reconstruct the data also with the soft tissue (B30) algorithm, for an optimal study.