CT Application 3 Chest + Lung Flashcards
role of CT in thorax/lung diseases
- diagnosis
- therapy & management
- emergency role
- research
possible CT thorax/lung applications
non-contrast CT exam = low dose screening + HRCT
contrast CT exam
RT Planning
what phase is used for CT thorax/lung
venous phase
what cannula is used for CT thorax/lung
22G
what rate is used for CT thorax/lung
1.5ml/s
what contrast volume is used for CT thorax/lung
50 ml of IV CT contrast
what phase is used for CT thorax/lung
respiratory gating
what rate is used for CT thorax/lung
1.5ml/s
what cannula is used for CT thorax/lung
22G
what contrast volume is used for CT thorax/lung
50 ml of IV CT Contrast
scan range for routine CT thorax/lung with contrast
lung apex to adrenals
scan range for low dose screening CT thorax/lung or without contrast
lung apex to adrenals or diaphragm
scan range for HRCT
lung apex to diaphragm
scan range for RT planning
whole lung/chest
what should u be mindful of for contrast studies
- previous drug/contrast allergy
- serum creatinine and eGFR
- diabetes mellitus and metformin
- IV access, chest ports, PICC
importance of serum creatinine and eGFR
renal insufficiency
patient position for CT lung/thorax
patient supine/prone with arms above head; head or feet in first
considerations for pediatric CT imaging
isocentre, dose, pitch
recon window for CT thorax/lung
mediastinum, bone, lung
slice thickness & interval for CT thorax/lung
3-5 mm