Brain: R/O metastases

Specific Anatomic Region	Brain
Application	R/O metastases
Author	Fishman EK
Reference Source	Personal Communication
Scanner Used	Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)	120 / 400 / 1
Detector Collimation (mm)	2.5
Slice Thickness (mm)	5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	N/A
Oral Contrast	N/A
IV Contrast Volume and Type	100 cc
Injection Rate	2 cc
Scan Delay (sec)	1-2 minutes
3D Technique Used	N/A
Comment: -Typically, both noncontrast and contrast head CTs are done.