Acquisition Phase | Phase Included | Scan Delay | Respiration Phase | Anatomical Coverage |
Non Contrast | Yes | N/A | N/A | Base of skull through vertex |
Arterial Phase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Venous Phase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Delayed Phase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scan Comments: IV contrast is used when clinically indicated. All scans are performed using the ALARA Principle. | ||||
Technical Parameters | Parameters |
kVp | 120 |
Effective mAs | CareDose |
Care Dose Reference mAs | 275 |
Time (Rotation) | 1.0 sec |
Average Acquisition Time | 3-5 sec |
Collimation | 128 x 0.6mm |
Pitch Value | 0.65 |
Scan Direction | Caudocranial |
Comments: CareDose is used to limit patient exposure. | |
Reconstruction Parameters | Soft Tissue | Thin Data | Bone |
Slice Thickness | 5mm | 1.0mm | 3mm |
Reconstruction Spacing | 5mm | 0.6mm | 3mm |
Reconstruction Algorithm | J30s / H30s | J30s | J70h |
Window Width and Level | 100/30 | 100/30 | 2500/500 |
Reconstruction Comments: True axial MPR images are generated when patients are unable to be positioned correctly. | |||
Contrast Parameters | Parameters |
Contrast Type | N/A |
Contrast Volume | N/A |
Saline Flush | N/A |
Injection Rate | N/A |
Oral Contrast | N/A |
Contrast Volume | N/A |
Comments: IV contrast is not typically necessary for this exam. | |