CT is us- Multidetector CT Protocols

Multidetector CT:
Pediatric:

Abdomen: Pediatric abdomen (general)

Specific Anatomic Region Abdomen

Application Pediatric abdomen (general)

Author Fishman EK

Reference Source Personal Communication

Scanner Used Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom

KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) 120 / 80 / .5

Detector Collimation (mm) 2.5

Slice Thickness (mm) 5

Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) 5

Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch 12.5 / 5

Oral Contrast 250-500 cc (age dependent)

IV Contrast Volume and Type 2 cc / kg (under age 15)

Injection Rate 1-2 cc / sec (IV access)

Scan Delay (sec) 50 sec

3D Technique Used N/A

Comments:

The interscan spacing of scan slice thickness with be adjusted to patient age, size, and clinical problem. Oral contrast-Age 5-12: 300-450 ml. Oral contrast-Age 12-15: 500-720 ml.

This is a low dose protocol.

Specific Anatomic Region	Abdomen
Application	Pediatric abdomen (general)
Author	Fishman EK
Reference Source	Personal Communication
Scanner Used	Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec)	120 / 80 / .5
Detector Collimation (mm)	2.5
Slice Thickness (mm)	5
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm)	5
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch	12.5 / 5
Oral Contrast	250-500 cc (age dependent)
IV Contrast Volume and Type	2 cc / kg (under age 15)
Injection Rate	1-2 cc / sec (IV access)
Scan Delay (sec)	50 sec
3D Technique Used	N/A
Comments: The interscan spacing of scan slice thickness with be adjusted to patient age, size, and clinical problem. Oral contrast-Age 5-12: 300-450 ml. Oral contrast-Age 12-15: 500-720 ml. This is a low dose protocol.