Specific anatomic region | Chest |
Application | Hi Res Chest (ILD) |
Author | Elliot K Fishman, MD |
Reference Source | JHU Protocol |
Scanner Used | 64 Slice |
KV/Effective mAs/ Rotation time (sec) | 120/ 125 / 0.5 |
Detector Collimation (mm) | 0.6 |
Slice thickness (mm) | 1mm |
Pitch | 0.9 |
Kernel | B80f ultra sharp lung window |
Reconstruction interval | 10mm |
Image order (acquisition) | Cr-ca |
Oral contrast | N/A |
IV contrast volume and type | If needed 120cc Omnipaque 350 |
Injection rate | 2-2.5cc/sec |
Scan delay (sec) | 60 sec |
3D technique used | VRT & MIP |
Comment: When 3D is done reconstruction is .75mm at .5 mm intervals. |