Miscellaneous

Abdomen: Trauma

Specific Anatomic Region

Abdomen

Application

Trauma

Author

Novelline RA et al.

Reference Source

Radiol Clin NA Vol.37 No. 3 May 1999:591-612

Scanner Used

GE Hi-Lite Advantage

Injection Rate

2-3ml/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

135 ml of 60%

Area Scanned

1. Highest hemidiaphragm thru kidneys
2. Below kidneys through ischial rami.

Scan Delay

70 sec/additional 70 sec.

Length of Spiral (time)

30-40 sec./non spiral

Slice Thickness

5mm/5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

1.5 pitch/5mm increments

Reconstruction Interval

5mm

3D Technique Used

None

Comment:
• Two sequences are used. The first is spiral and the second is standard incremental scanning.
• Oral contrast is routinely given (water soluble agent).
• Rectal contrast is given when colon injury is suspected