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Specific Anatomic Region |
Cervical spine |
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Application |
Trauma-extent of injury
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Author |
Fishman EK |
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Reference Source |
Personal Communication |
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Scanner Used |
Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom |
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KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) |
140 / 200 / 1 |
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Detector Collimation (mm) |
1 |
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Slice Thickness (mm) |
1.25 |
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Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) |
1 |
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Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch |
3 / 3 |
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Oral Contrast |
N/A |
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IV Contrast Volume and Type |
N/A
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Injection Rate |
N/A |
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Scan Delay (sec) |
N/A |
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3D Technique Used |
MPR and Volume rendering (as needed) |
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Comment: -This is a detailed exam, and not a screening study to replace plain x-rays. Usually either plain film findings, or the mode of injury dictate this exam. |
