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Protocol Abdomen CT
Protocol Abdomen CT
*Protocol is the same for Routine Abdomen (no pelvis) except that the scan ends at the
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: 125 mL at 3.0 mL/sec. 50-mL saline flush. Scan delay = 65 seconds
Oral Contrast: 675 mL barium sulfate suspension (1.5 bottles Readi-Cat 2). An additional
225 mL (the remainder of the second bottle) given just before scanning.
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Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
Reconstruction (Slice 5 mm / 5 mm 5 mm / 5 mm
thickness/interval)
mA ≥ 230 ≥ 230
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Abdomen Pelvis Aorta (post-stent, nongated)
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: None
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Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 200 200
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
Scan Delay: Smart Prep; set monitor location at the level of the celiac artery
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
Algorithm: Standard
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Acquisition (detector width 16 x 0.625 = 10 mm 64 x 0.625 = 40 mm
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Reconstruction 2:
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Arterial-Venous Liver
*3-Phase liver for suspected hemangioma; repeat group 2, 600 seconds after IV injection.
including, hepatocellular carcinoma and metastases from carcinoid, islet cell carcinoma,
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
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SFOV: Large body
Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: No additional
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Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Algorithm: Standard
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Arterial-Venous Pancreas
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: No additional
Algorithm: Standard
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Acquisition (detector width 16 x 0.625 = 10 mm 64 x 0.625 = 40 mm
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Algorithm: Standard
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Mesenteric
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
Scan Delay: Smart Prep; set monitor location at the level of the celiac artery
before, 225 mL 20 minutes prior, 225 mL just before scan (in scan room)
Algorithm: Standard
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Window Settings: 350 ww/50 wl (Soft tissue)
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: No additional
Algorithm: Standard
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Gantry Rotation Time 0.8 sec 0.8 sec
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Algorithm: Standard
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Enterography
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
before, 225 mL 20 minutes prior, 225 mL just before scan (in scan room)
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Reconstruction 2
Algorithm: Standard
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Appendicitis/Diverticulitis
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
Oral Contrast: 675 mL barium sulfate suspension (1.5 bottles Readi-Cat 2). An additional
225 mL (the remainder of the second bottle) given just before scanning
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA ≥ 230 ≥ 230
Algorithm: Standard
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Colonography
colonoscopy
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: None
Rectal Contrast: Inflate colon with CO2. (Check scout for air; if not sufficient, administer
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Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 120 120
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Adrenal Mass (with delay)
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: None
DFOV: ~25 cm
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA ≥ 230 ≥ 230
Note: Place ROI on affected adrenal. If measure is 10 HU or less, end the exam. If
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: No additional
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Scan Delay: 15 minutes
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Renal Mass
Group 1 Group 2
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: None
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 400
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
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Renal Stone
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: None
Algorithm: Standard
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16-Detector Protocol 64-Detector Protocol
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 400
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
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CT Urogram
Group 1 Group 2
*Begin running a 250-mL bag of 0.9% saline through IV when the patient first gets on
the CT table.
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
IV Contrast: None
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DFOV: ~38 cm (optimize for individual)
Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
Reconstruction (Slice 5 mm / 5 mm 5 mm / 5 mm
thickness/interval)
mA
Breath-Hold: Inspiration
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Scan Delay: Scan begin 100 sec after second contrast injection
Algorithm: Standard
coverage)
thickness/interval)
mA 400 500
Algorithm: Standard
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