Specific Anatomic Region | Cervical spine | |
Application | Trauma-extent of injury | |
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 | |
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) | 1 | |
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 | MPR and Volume rendering (as needed) | |
Comment: This is a detailed exam, and not a screening study to replace plain x-rays. Usually either plain film findings, or the mode of injury dictate this exam. |