Head/Neck Flashcards
What is the slice thickness for a CTA head/neck
0.5-1.5mm
What is the injection rate for the bolus for a CTA head
3-4 ml/s
If not using an ROI for a CTA head, what is the delay time
10-20 seconds
What is being evaluated in a CTA head
the circle of willis
Portions of the circle of willis
anterior and posterior cerebral arteries
anterior and posterior communicating arteries
internal carotid arteries (ICAs)
What is being evaluated in a perfusion study
level of blood flow through the brain
what is cerebral blood volume (CBV)
quantity of blood flow through 100g of brain tissue
what is cerebral blood flow (CBF)
volume of blood that moves through 100g per min
what is avg CBV
4-5ml/100g
what is avg CBF
50-60ml/100g/min
how much contrast is in the bolus for a perfusion study
50ml
what is the injection rate for a perfusion study
4-7ml/sec over 45-60 sec
what is the slice thickness for a ST neck
3-5mm
what size SFOV is used for a ST neck
medium-large
what is the DFOV for a ST neck
18-25cm