Specific Anatomic Region	Abdomen
Application	Trauma
Author	Novelline RA et al.
Reference Source	Radiol Clin NA Vol.37 No. 3 May 1999:591-612
Scanner Used	GE Hi-Lite Advantage
Injection Rate	2-3ml/sec
Contrast Volume and Type	135 ml of 60%
Area Scanned	1. Highest hemidiaphragm thru kidneys 2. Below kidneys through ischial rami.
Scan Delay	70 sec/additional 70 sec.
Length of Spiral (time)	30-40 sec./non spiral
Slice Thickness	5mm/5mm
Table Speed/Pitch	1.5 pitch/5mm increments
Reconstruction Interval	5mm
3D Technique Used	None
Comment: Two sequences are used. The first is spiral and the second is standard incremental scanning. Oral contrast is routinely given (water soluble agent). Rectal contrast is given when colon injury is suspected.