PEDIATRIC CT ABD/PEL C+ (last updated 02/07/2022, last reviewed 02/07/2022)
INDICATIONS: Abdominal pain, appendicitis, trauma, hernia, mass, abscess
SERIES:
- 3 mm axial soft tissue
- 3 mm coronal soft tissue
- 3 mm sagittal soft tissue
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POSITIONING/MODE
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supine/helical |
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kV/mA/rot time 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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3 mm |
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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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limit to size of patient (up to 350 mm) |
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COVERAGE
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diaphragm -> pubic symphysis |
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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 |
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INJECTION RATE
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2 mL/sec |
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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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Coronal and Sagittal 3mm |
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CTDIvol
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</=15 mGy |
NOTES: ***follow ALARA principle and use pediatric specific technical parameters per respective CT scanner***