CT is us- Multidetector CT Protocols

Multidetector CT:
Musculoskeletal:

Cervical spine: Trauma-extent of injury

Specific Anatomic Region Cervical spine

Application Trauma-extent of injury

Author Fishman EK

Reference Source Personal Communication

Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom

KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 140 / 200 / 1

Detector Collimation (mm) 1

Slice Thickness (mm) 1.25

Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 1

Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 3 / 3

Oral Contrast N/A

IV Contrast Volume and Type N/A

Injection Rate N/A

Scan Delay (sec) N/A

3D Technique Used MPR and Volume rendering (as needed)

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.

Specific Anatomic Region	Cervical spine
Application	Trauma-extent of injury
Author	Fishman EK
Reference Source	Personal Communication
Scanner Used	Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)	140 / 200 / 1
Detector Collimation (mm)	1
Slice Thickness (mm)	1.25
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	1
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	3 / 3
Oral Contrast	N/A
IV Contrast Volume and Type	N/A
Injection Rate	N/A
Scan Delay (sec)	N/A
3D Technique Used	MPR and Volume rendering (as needed)
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.