CT ABDOMEN C+ (last updated 08/17/15, last reviewed 02/07/2022)
INDICATION: RUQ pain, LUQ pain, epigastric pain, Abdominal mass
SERIES
- 3mm Axial
- 3mm Coronal
- 3mm Sagittal
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POSITIONING/MODE
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supine/helical |
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kV/mA/rot time
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per scanner protocol CareDose/iDose/ASIR Care kV 120 to 140 kVp </= 1 sec |
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SLICE THICKNESS
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3mm |
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PITCH
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0.6 to 1.2 |
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KERNAL
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std |
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SFOV
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300 to 350 mm |
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COVERAGE
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diaphragm -> iliac crest |
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ACQUISITION
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craniocaudal |
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ORAL CONTRAST
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Per Dept Protocol |
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IV CONTRAST
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Isovue 300 followed by saline weight-based dosing (default 100 mL) |
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SCAN DELAY
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65 to 70 sec |
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RESPIRATION
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Inspiration |
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POSTPROCESSING
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3mm Coronal and Sagittal |
NOTES:
Give 1-2 cups of water just prior to scanning the patient in order to distend the stomach.
***For pediatric patients (<18 yo) follow ALARA principle and use pediatric specific technical parameters per respective CT scanner***