Specific Anatomic RegionCervical spine
ApplicationTrauma screening
AuthorLeBlang SD et al.
Reference SourceRadiol Clin NA Vol. 37 No. 3 May 1999: 515-532
Scanner UsedGE Hi-Lite Advantage
Injection RateN/A
Contrast Volume and TypeNone used
Area ScannedFrom craniocervical junction to the top of T-1
Scan Delay None
Length of Spiral (time)Not defined
Slice Thickness3-5mm
Table Speed/Pitch3-5mm/sec
Reconstruction Interval5mm
3D Technique UsedNone
Comment: This is performed in high risk patients with normal or incompletely shown c-spine on lateral radiographs.