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Abdomen and Pelvis: Acute abdomen or suspected abscess Printer-ready protocol

Specific Anatomic Region Abdomen and Pelvis
Application Acute abdomen or suspected abscess
Author Fishman EK
Reference Source Personal Communication
Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 120 / 165 / .5
Detector Collimation (mm) 2.5
Slice Thickness (mm) 5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 12.5 / 5
Oral Contrast 750-1000 cc of 3% Hypaque over 45 minutes
IV Contrast Volume and Type 120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate 2 cc
Scan Delay (sec) 50-60 sec
3D Technique Used N/A
Comment: -Rectal contrast can be used in select cases.