Musculoskeletal

Cervical spine: trauma- extent of injury

Specific Anatomic Region

Cervical spine

Application

Trauma- extent of injury

Author

LeBlang SD et al.

Reference Source

Radiol Clin NA Vol. 37 No. 3 May 1999: 515-532

Scanner Used

GE Hi-Lite Advantage

Injection Rate

N/A

Contrast Volume and Type

None used

Area Scanned

From craniocervical junction to the top of T-1

Scan Delay

None

Length of Spiral (time)

Not defined

Slice Thickness

3mm

Table Speed/Pitch

1.5 pitch

Reconstruction Interval

1mm

3D Technique Used

Comments: 1.IV contrast is given if vascular injury is also suspected.
2. This protocol is used when plain films are positive and more information is needed.