Specific anatomic region | pelvis |
Application | routine pelvis (R/O abscess, mass, etc.) |
Author | Elliot K Fishman, MD |
Reference Source | JHU Protocol |
Scanner Used | Siemens Sensation 64 |
KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec) | 120 / 276/ 0.5 |
Detector Collimation (mm) | 0.6 |
Slice thickness (mm) | 5.0mm |
Pitch | 0.75 |
Kernel | B30f medium smooth abdomen |
Reconstruction interval | 5.0mm |
Image order (acquisition) | Cr-ca |
Oral contrast | 1000 cc water or Omnipaque-350 in water (100cc of Omnipaque-350 in one gallon of water) |
IV contrast volume and type | 120 cc Omnipaque 350 |
Injection rate | 20-25 cc/sec |
Scan delay (sec) | 60 sec |
3D technique used | VRT as needed |
Comment: Depending ont he case positive p.o. contrast or rectal contrast (2% Hypaque) may be used. |