| Specific Anatomic Region |
Chest |
| Application |
Suspected pulmonary embolism (optimal)
|
| Author |
Fishman EK |
| Reference Source |
Personal Communication |
| Scanner Used |
Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom |
| KV / mAs / Time per Rotation
(sec) |
140 / 100 / .5 |
| Detector Collimation (mm) |
1 |
| Slice Thickness (mm) |
1.25 |
| Data Reconstruction Interval
(mm) |
1 |
| Table Speed (mm per rotation)
/ Pitch |
6 / 6 |
| Oral Contrast |
N/A |
| IV Contrast Volume and Type |
120 cc of Omnipaque 350 |
| Injection Rate |
3 cc / sec |
| Scan Delay (sec) |
25 sec |
| 3D Technique Used |
MPR & Volume rendering as needed |
|
Comments:
- Will this technique solve indeterminate cases, or will the
increased breathhold cause new problems?
- Scanning from diaphragm upward is still preferred.
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