Specific Anatomic Region | Cervical spine | |
Application | Trauma- extent of injury | |
Author | LeBlang SD et al. | |
Reference Source | Radiol Clin NA Vol. 37 No. 3 May 1999: 515-532 | |
Scanner Used | GE Hi-Lite Advantage | |
Injection Rate | N/A | |
Contrast Volume and Type | None used | |
Area Scanned | From craniocervical junction to the top of T-1 | |
Scan Delay | None | |
Length of Spiral (time) | Not defined | |
Slice Thickness | 3mm | |
Table Speed/Pitch | 1.5 pitch | |
Reconstruction Interval | 1mm | |
3D Technique Used | ||
Comments: 1.IV contrast is given if vascular injury is also suspected. 2. This protocol is used when plain films are positive and more information is needed. |