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Unless otherwise noted, protocols that include intravenous contrast enhancement use a 300 concentration, low osmolality agent. The purpose of these ct protocol pages is to provide a reference for radiology residents, fellows and technologists when prescribing a ct examination. Ct scan protocols, ct protocols by manufacturer ge, siemens, phillips, toshiba. We hope you find this helpful in providing optimal patient care. In protocols with a fixed iodine dose, aortic enhancement is inversely proportional to tbw 4, 7. From the weekend warrior to the pro athlete book with cmesacme credit. The following cardiovascular ct scanning and injection protocols have been developed with the goal to derive theoretically sound and at the same time practicable scanning and injections protocols for the siemens sensation 64 multislice scanner at stanford.

The clinical presentation of chest pain can be highly variable and encompasses a wide spectrum of nonvascular or vascular factors such as pneumonia, pleural or chest wall problems, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism and coronary artery disease 1,2. Given the rapid evolution of ct technology in the past decade, the number of applications for ct has expanded greatly and the techniques for performing the optimal exam have also increased. Unmh ct siemens definition as 64 slice 673 lbs unmh ct siemens definition as 40 slice lbs unmh ct siemens somatom definition dual64 slice 220 kg or 485 lbs unmh osis ct siemens somatom emotion 16 slice 200 kg or 440 lbs unmh osis ct siemens somatom definition 64 slice 220 kg or 485 lbs vamc marconi picker pq6000. There is considerable variation in appendicitis ct scan protocol use different combinations of oral, rectal, intravenous or no contrast materials as enumerated on the table below. Neckchest routine pulmonary embolism abdomenpelvis. New resource for technologists, nurses, and radiologists, abstract the ipad, iphone, and other portable devices offer a unique opportunity for radiology education, allowing presentation of information in a simple, concise, and mobile fashion to large groups. Chest pain triple ruleout chest pain triple ruleout prospectiveaxial. Current and novel imaging techniques in coronary ct1 multidetector coronary computed tomography ct, which is widely performed to assess coronary artery disease noninvasively and accurately, provides excellent image quality. Ct scans information for radiographers and medical imaging providers. Ct imaging increasingly relies on the integration of. Wafa omar ct department supervisor, kauh jehad felemban walaa al.

Stanford cardiovascular ct scanning and injection protocols. Focal spot at 120 kv, if the ma is less than 570, the machine will default to the small focal spot, providing greater detail. Current and novel imaging techniques in coronary ct. The study had low power as only 65 patients were audited. The blood and marrow transplant clinical trials network btm ctn offers a range of multiinstitutional phase ii and iii clinical trial protocols focused directly on improving survival for patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation hct. Ct scanners differ in their capabilities and various indications require unique protocols, but there. Chest routine chest high resolution chestabdomenpelvis. Lowtubevoltage 80 kvp ct aortography using 320row volume ct with adaptive iterative reconstruction.

Salient points in kidney stone ct protocols kidney stone ct protocols should be done at reduced dose relative to routine abdomenpelvis scans. Routine procedure for some ct examinations includes scanning without contrast material, then repeating the study with intravenous contrast enhancement. Learn more about these protocols through the links below. Taqman detection typically offers a shorter protocol, higher specificity and sensitivity, and the ability to multiplex. Radiography imaging standards manual orthopedic msk protocol trauma x protocol. Of all the books about computed tomography, this one is the best. Focal spot at 120 kv, if the ma is less than 570, the machine will default to the small focal spot, providing greater detail on the images. Shoulderaxialcoronal sagittalreformat 2 2bonesoft tissuereconstruct 1. In patients with chest pain, scanning computed tomography ct protocols vary to facilitate visualization of various major vascular components in the chest, such as pulmonary arteries, aorta or coronary arteries and their branches.

Optimized contrastenhanced ct protocols for diagnostic. New methods for patientspecific optimization1 of image quality and radiation dose the patientcentered approach to imaging is an increasing focus in radiology departments. Continual hardware and software innovations in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are leading to early and better diagnosis and thus. In this paper we summarize approaches to reduce dose, as discussed in lectures comprising the first session of the 20 ucsf virtual symposium on radiation safety in computed tomography. Ct evaluation of the coronary anatomy ct coronary angiogram has developed rapidly as scanner technology and software have made dramatic leaps forward in capability. Ct protocol optimization aapm2017 sign in or create an account. Ct scanners differ in their capabilities and various indications require unique protocols, but there remains room for standardization and optimization. The protocols provided in this text provide complete information regarding i patient. Chest low dose chest and abdomen arterial chest and abdomen venous chest general. Ct scanning ct protocols ct scan protocols imaging. Questions regarding changes in the protocols should be directed to scott collins, rtr ct or lori garceau, rtr ct arrt. Medical imaging professionals involved in ct scanning, including radiologists, radiographers and medical physicists, need to be aware of what resources, protocols and other information is available to support them when they are undertaking this. Radiation dose reduction strategy for ct protocols. In full colour throughout, and with a free cd rom containing the 62 figures in the book, step by step ct scan is an excellent pocket reference for.

Protocols studies in the ctn ot other usually a nonrct, s secondary analysis of data, a ancillary study to an original trial. In order to fabricate a cbct based surgical guide we require uncompressed dicom3 data from a cone beam ct or medical ct. Describe the current stateoftheart of ct scanning today and its impact in clinical practice. Chapter 1 escherichia coli, plasmids, and bacteriophages. Technologists role center of the protocol process first contact for new protocols and modifications triage to appropriate people or group, if necessary centralizes protocol activity author first drafts and iterations consulting with others. Protocols for primary visualisation of vascular tree ct angiography protocols different ct angiography protocols are devised to account for different time of peak opacification of the two vascular trees of chest, pulmonary and systemic aortic following iv contrast, with the former opacifiying 1014 seconds earlier. This handy to use pocket book provides the information necessary to manage a ct scan, covering all the topics involved, and also suggests guidelines for the planning of advanced ct studies. Protocols department of radiology geisel school of medicine. The introduction of multidetector scanners allows for capturing a temporal sequencing needed to image a beating heart, and the resolution allows for the imaging on the scale of the epicardial coronary. Petct protocols for singlephase a and multiphase b examinations.

At present, there are many petct protocols that follow the principles of a complete wholebody scan while modifying contrast injection into mono or biphasic protocols inducing moreorless relevant artifacts on corrected pet images caused by high concentrations of ct contrast medium 38. For patients undergoing ct, this includes a personalized examination, one that provides diagnostic image quality. Effect of contrast injection protocols with dose adjusted. The volume contains a detailed technical section and covers the prevailing investigations of the brain, neck, lungs and chest, abdomen with parenchymal organs and gastrointestinal tract, the musculoskeletal system and cta as well as dedicated protocols for the heart. Discuss the issues of radiation dose in ct and how to minimize dose exposure for your patients. There is a chapter devoted protocols which is very helpful, especially when doing seldom. Protocols for lumbar spine imaging across hospital sites are not standardized. Jefferson mri protocols jefferson ct protocols jefferson. Documentation should include the rationale for changes.

Nidactn0030 a twophase randomized controlled clinical trial of buprenorphinenaloxone treatment plus individual drug counseling for opioid analgesic dependence national institute on drug abuse clinical trials network protocol v3. Slice counts dual source, 320 slice, 256 slice, 128 slice, 64 slice, 16 slice, 4. These documents meet or exceed the requirements of the standards, and they may be used to develop facility policies and reporting forms, whether your facility is seeking accreditation or simply working to standardize or improve current practices. New chapters discuss important topics such as imaging of children and obese subjects, the use of contrast medium in pregnant women, coronary mdct angiography, and pet ct in abdominal and pelvic malignancies. Standarddose ct exposes patients to radiation, which is a concern particularly given that appendicitis is common, with a lifetime risk of 8. This page is for physicians, inside and outside this institution, and ct technologists.

Comparison between lowdose and standarddose multidetector ct in patients with suspected chronic. Slice counts dual source, 320 slice, 256 slice, 128 slice, 64 slice, 16 slice. Furthermore an appendix with over 50 updated mdct scanning protocols completes this publication. Define the role of postprocessing techniques in clinical practice. There is a chapter devoted protocols which is very helpful, especially when doing seldom performed exams, such as upper extremity venography. Especially followup exams for kidney stones 30% lower dose than routine abdomenpelvis scan is a good target.

For protocol a, purple spiral represents whole body in portalvenous contrast enhancement. Scan range included base of skull to proximal thigh, as in pet blue cylinder. Standardization and optimization of computed tomography. Carotid cta cta neck 49 suhf, brain cta cta cow 1 suff reason for exam.

Technologists role center of the protocol process first contact for new protocols and modifications triage to appropriate people or group, if necessary centralizes protocol activity author first drafts and iterations consulting with others assist in preflights. This manual is written in an easy comprehensible style. The records and type of scan we require depend upon the software and the technique to be utilized. This book provides structured uptodate information on all routine protocols used for multislice multidetector row ct. Anticoagulated patients undergoing joint injection.

Computed tomography ct scanners have become markedly more complex over the past three decades, with a myriad of new options for performing ct. The first two chapters provide an overview of ct technology, image optimization and postprocessing, and ct radiation safety. Assessing imaging scan protocol peter gianakopoulos md, phd, radiology resident pgy2 rick bhatia md, frcpc memorial university of newfoundland. It outlines ct protocols for diagnostic imaging currently applied to ou ct. Many radiologists administer a uniform dose of contrast material to all patients undergoing ct angiography cta 14. Optimized contrastenhanced ct protocols for diagnostic whole. Variability in ct protocols johns hopkins university. Chest, abdomen and pelvis ct protocols chest chest ct low dose nodule evaluation chest ct lung cancer screening chest ct routine with contrast.

Protocols on diagnosis of appendicitis in ct scan wednesday, march 29, 2017. S1 ct lumbar spine protocol unless otherwise stated. Use of electrocardiography ecgcontrolled tube current modulation and low. Questions regarding changes in the protocols should be directed to scott collins, rtrct or lori garceau, rtrctarrt. The latest protocol should be readily and obviously available to users during clinical protocol selection. Ctangiography protocol with low dose radiation and low.

Find links to protocols for ct examinations for various body parts at rhode island hospital, also welcoming massachusetts patients. This reference is meant to serve as a guideline for prescribing ct examinations, and should be modified as needed for a particular patient. When selecting the proper zone to use, the patient weight is the primary. Pulmonary embolism cta pregnant patient pulmonary vein mapping. A bridge to treatment for overdose survivors nih heal initiative in development. For protocol b, 2 examination protocols had to be implemented because of technical standards of scanner. All ct systems allow a notation concerning the use of contrast agents. Abdomen routine protocol specify no oral or 1 hour oral prep.

Sample documents ct the iac is pleased to include sample documents to assist facilities in providing quality care to their patients. Computed tomography special protocols are ordered for specific requirements or surgical planning involving the brain. Uses a special computer system for imageguided surgeries. Radiologist can only oversee protocols relevant to their section generally cannot approve ct protocols for a different section i. Ct imaging increasingly relies on the integration of a variety of knowledge and skills. Ct scans information for radiographers and medical. Identify the newest scan protocols including the optimal use of oral and iv constrast. Standard imaging protocols this document includes typical imaging protocols for diagnostic imaging. Chest pain is one of the most common chief complaints for patients who present to the emergency department. Jan 16, 2006 this book provides structured uptodate information on all routine protocols used for multislice multidetector row ct. Ctangiography protocol with low dose radiation and low volume contrast medium for noncardiac chest pain.