Acquisition Phase | Phase Included | Scan Delay | Respiration Phase | Anatomical Coverage |
Non Contrast | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arterial Phase | Yes | bolus trigger | inspiration | Abdomen to include dome of liver through the pubic symphysis |
Venous Phase | Yes | 60 sec | inspiration | Abdomen to include dome of liver through the pubic symphysis |
Delayed Phase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scan Comments: All scans are performed using the ALARA principle. |
Technical Parameters | Parameters |
kVp | 120 |
Effective mAs | 300 |
Time (Rotation) | 0.5 sec |
Average Acquisition Time | 10-12 sec |
Collimation | 64 x 0.6mm |
Pitch Value | 0.8 |
Scan Direction | craniocaudal |
Comments: The Effective mAs is adjusted based on a patient’s body habitus. In addition, dose reduction software can be used to maintain image quality while lowering patient dose. |
Reconstruction Parameters | Soft Tissue | Thin Data | Lung |
Slice Thickness | 5mm | 0.75mm | 3mm |
Reconstruction Spacing | 5mm | 0.5mm | 3mm |
Reconstruction Algorithm | B30F | B20F | B80F |
Window Width and Level | 410/10 | 410/10 | 1600/-500 |
Reconstruction Comments: Coronal and sagittal image reconstructions are also performed. |
Contrast Parameters | Parameters |
Contrast Type | Non ionic |
Contrast Volume | 120ml |
Saline Flush | N/A |
Injection Rate | 3-5ml/sec |
Oral Contrast | Volumen (Barium Sulfate Suspension) |
Contrast Volume | 1350 ml |
Comments: Bolus Tracking is performed off the abdominal aorta using a 200 HU trigger setting. For all CT Enterography patients the following protocol is used regarding oral contrast administration: - 1st Dose 450 ml of Volumen ( Drink slowly within the first 10 minutes) - 2nd Dose 450 ml of Volumen (10 minutes after 1st dose of Volumen) - 3rd Dose 450 ml of Volumen (10 minutes after 2nd dose of Volumen) |
Acquisition Phase | Phase Included | Scan Delay | Respiration Phase | Anatomical Coverage |
Non Contrast | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Arterial Phase | Yes | bolus trigger | inspiration | Abdomen to include dome of liver through the pubic symphysis |
Venous Phase | Yes | 60 sec | inspiration | Abdomen to include dome of liver through the pubic symphysis |
Delayed Phase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scan Comments: All scans are performed using the ALARA principle. |
Technical Parameters | Parameters |
kVp | 120 |
Effective mAs | 300 |
Time (Rotation) | 0.5 sec |
Average Acquisition Time | 10-12 sec |
Collimation | 64 x 0.6mm |
Pitch Value | 0.8 |
Scan Direction | craniocaudal |
Comments: The Effective mAs is adjusted based on a patient’s body habitus. In addition, dose reduction software can be used to maintain image quality while lowering patient dose. |
Reconstruction Parameters | Soft Tissue | Thin Data | Lung |
Slice Thickness | 5mm | 0.75mm | 3mm |
Reconstruction Spacing | 5mm | 0.5mm | 3mm |
Reconstruction Algorithm | B30F | B20F | B80F |
Window Width and Level | 410/10 | 410/10 | 1600/-500 |
Reconstruction Comments: Coronal and sagittal image reconstructions are also performed. |
Contrast Parameters | Parameters |
Contrast Type | Non ionic |
Contrast Volume | 120ml |
Saline Flush | N/A |
Injection Rate | 3-5ml/sec |
Oral Contrast | Volumen (Barium Sulfate Suspension) |
Contrast Volume | 1350 ml |
Comments: Bolus Tracking is performed off the abdominal aorta using a 200 HU trigger setting. For all CT Enterography patients the following protocol is used regarding oral contrast administration: - 1st Dose 450 ml of Volumen ( Drink slowly within the first 10 minutes) - 2nd Dose 450 ml of Volumen (10 minutes after 1st dose of Volumen) - 3rd Dose 450 ml of Volumen (10 minutes after 2nd dose of Volumen) |