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Neuro
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CT head |
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CT C/T/L spine
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Noncontrast head CT should be acquired prior to IV contrast administration, in order to optimize detection of intracranial hemorrhage |
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CT of the thoracic and lumbar spine can be acquired as a single helical acquisition along with CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis in order to minimize radiation
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Chest, abdomen, pelvis
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| 1. Arterial phase of chest |
| | 2. Venous phase of abdomen and pelvis |
| | 3. (If indicated) ± Delayed phase of abdomen and pelvis |
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To look for contrast extravasation in suspected kidney/bladder injury |
Window and level settings
Bone Width 2000 Level 300
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Soft tissue Width 400 Level 40
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Lung Width 1600 Level -600
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