MDCT PROTOCOLS

Pelvis

PID (limited pelvis) Printer-ready protocol

Specific Anatomic Region Pelvis
Application PID (limited pelvis)
Author Fishman EK
Reference Source Personal Communication
Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 140 / 210 / .5
Detector Collimation (mm) 2.5
Slice Thickness (mm) 5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 15 / 6
Oral Contrast 750-1000 cc of 3% Hypaque 90-120 minutes prior to the study
IV Contrast Volume and Type 100-120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate 2 cc / sec
Scan Delay (sec) 50-60 sec
3D Technique Used N/A
Comment: -This is a focused protocol for a pelvis-only study.