CT BRAIN WITH CONTRAST

Author: Aqil Jauhar


Protocol Structure

Head Routine

  • Topogram
  • Non contrast
  • Contrast
  • Head IV

Topogram

Topogram should be cover from vertex of skull to C1


Non Contrast

Adjust the ROI angle to align with Base of Skull

To reduce or avoid ocular lens exposure, the scan angle should be parallel to a line created by the supraorbital ridge and the inner table of the posterior margin of the foramen magnum


Reconstruction Non Contrast

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Contrast

Non- Ionic Iodinated Contrast Media 300 mg I/ml Solution for injection/infusion

Injector Setting

Inject using hand bolus method through the IV line


Reconstruction Contrast

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Multi Planar Reconstruction (MPR)

If the reconstruction already symmetrical, no need to do another axial plane.

Series of Images Send to PACS

  1. Topogram 0.6 T20f
  2. Head 5.0 H31s 
  3. Head 1.0 H31s 
  4. Head 5.0 H60s 
  5. Head 1.0 H60s 
  6. Head IV 5.0 H31s
  7. Head IV 1.0 H31s
  8. Patient protocol

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