Specific Anatomic Region | Cervical spine | |
Application | Trauma screening | |
Author | Fishman EK | |
Reference Source | Personal Communication | |
Scanner Used | Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom | |
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) | 140/200/1 | |
Detector Collimation (mm) | 1 | |
Slice Thickness (mm) | 1.25 or 3 | |
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) | 1 or 2 | |
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch | 3/3 | |
Oral Contrast | N/A | |
IV Contrast Volume and Type | N/A | |
Injection Rate | N/A | |
Scan Delay (sec) | N/A | |
3D Technique Used | N/A | |
Comment: Use the B70 (very sharp) bone filter and the B30 (soft tissue) filter. |