Miscellaneous

Abdomen: Trauma

Specific Anatomic Region

Abdomen

Application

Trauma

Author

Shuman WP

Reference Source

Radiology 1997; 205:297-306

Scanner Used

Not defined

Injection Rate

2-4ml/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

130-180ml of a 60-75% reconstruction of non-ionic contrast

Area Scanned

Inferior lungs to inferior edge of ischia

Scan Delay

70-90sec

Length of Spiral (time)

As needed (~ 40sec)

Slice Thickness

5-8mm

Table Speed/Pitch

Pitch of 1-2

Reconstruction Interval

5-8mm

3D Technique Used

None

Comment:
• This is a general exam. Focused exams may require arterial or delayed phase imaging.
• 3D reconstruction may be needed depending on the extent of trauma.