Brain: Pediatric head (R/O bleed, Hydrocephalus)

Specific Anatomic Region	Brain
Application	Pediatric head (R/O bleed, Hydrocephalus)
Author	Joe Cooper
Reference Source	Siemens Medical Systems
Scanner Used	Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)	120 / 100 / 1
Detector Collimation (mm)	2.5
Slice Thickness (mm)	5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	8.8 / 3.6
Oral Contrast	N/A
IV Contrast Volume and Type	N/A ( as needed)
Injection Rate	N/A
Scan Delay (sec)	N/A
3D Technique Used	N/A
Comment: -This is your basic CT screening or follow-up protocol for a bleed or hydrocephalus.