Scan acquisition and user interface basics

Question 1

Scan and user interface basics
General function

Answer 1

User interface where scan is prescribed

User interface where reconstructed image are viewed

CT localizer radiograph
Axial scan mode

Helical or spiral mode

Dynamics scan mode- single detector width

Dynamic scan mode multiple detector width

Interventional CT-intermittent
radiation exposure

Interventional CT- continuous radiation exposure

Table increment

Table field

Field of measurement

Tube current

Tube current-time product

Effective tube current-time product

Tube potential

Pitch

Automated patient instruction