CT is us- Multidetector CT Protocols

Multidetector CT:
Chest:

Suspected pulmonary embolism (classic)

Specific Anatomic Region Chest

Application Suspected pulmonary embolism (classic)

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) 2.5

Slice Thickness (mm) 3

Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 2

Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 15 / 6

Oral Contrast N/A

IV Contrast Volume and Type 120 cc of Omnipaque 350

Injection Rate 3 cc / sec

Scan Delay (sec) 30 sec

3D Technique Used MPR or volume rendering in select cases

Comment: -This matches the classic technique used with single detector CT. A combination of 1 mm slice thickness of collimation may be considered for PE & is under investigation.

Specific Anatomic Region	Chest
Application	Suspected pulmonary embolism (classic)
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)	2.5
Slice Thickness (mm)	3
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	2
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	15 / 6
Oral Contrast	N/A
IV Contrast Volume and Type	120 cc of Omnipaque 350
Injection Rate	3 cc / sec
Scan Delay (sec)	30 sec
3D Technique Used	MPR or volume rendering in select cases
Comment: -This matches the classic technique used with single detector CT. A combination of 1 mm slice thickness of collimation may be considered for PE & is under investigation.