What is CT with PE protocol?
A CT PE (Pulmonary Embolus) Study is a CT exam of the chest that uses a combination of high speed CT imaging and an Iodine contrast to make very thin (1.5mm) and very detailed pictures of the pulmonary artery and vein.
What are CT protocols?
A CT protocol is a set of parameters that specify a specific exam and contrast delivery requirements.
What does a CT of cervical spine show?
A CT scan of the cervical spine can help find problems such as infection, tumours, and breaks in the cervical spine. It also can help diagnose narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) and a herniated disc in the cervical spine.
When is CT C spine done?
Healthcare professionals ensure that CT cervical spine scans are performed within 1 hour of a risk factor for spinal injury being identified in people with a head injury.
What type of CT is used for PE?
A commonly used test to diagnose PE is a CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA).
What does protocol mean in radiology?
What does it mean when we say “Your exam has been protocolled as an MRI of the brain with and without contrast.” A protocol is a set of steps that one must follow to complete a task.
What is CT Stealth?
The STEALTH System uses a patient’s CT scans and MRI scans to maintain a continuous spatial relationship between the patient’s anatomy and the patient’s scan images during the surgical procedure using three-dimensional digitizers and powerful computer workstations.
How do you rule out C spine?
According to the NEXUScriteria, a patient undergoing trauma who meets all of the following criteria can have their c spine cleared clinically without imaging:
- No midline tenderness.
- No pain with neck movement.
- No distracting injury.
- No neuro deficit.
- No alcohol or drugs.
- No altered mental status.