​CT HEAD

Routine Head CT

Indication: Trauma, CVA, Migraine, Dizzy, Lesion, Blurred Vision

Position/Landmark

Head First / EAM

Scout direction

Cranio-Caudal

Scan Type

Axial

​KV/ mA/ Rotation time (sec) Pitch/ Speed(mm/rotation) Noise Index

Group:
1. 140kv/ 130mA/ 2.0 sec
2. 120kv/ 120mA/ 2.0sec

​Detector width x rows = Beam Collimation

5.0mm X 4i = 20mm

Slice Thickness/Spacing Algorithm/Recon

​Recon

1. Head
2. Head

​Thickness/spacing

5mm X 5mm
5mm X 5mm

​Algorithm

Standard
Bone

Angle

15 degrees cephlad to OML

Location/FOV

​Start/End Location: Base of skull/ Through the Vertex
SFOV: Head
DFOV: 22cm (adjust accordingly)

​IV Contrast Volume/Type/Rate 

75ml Isovue 370 up to 2.5ml/sec.
*Contrast only at Physician/Radiologist request. Inquire with Radiologist prior to study

Scan Delay

60sec

2D/3D

None

Comments:

N/A

Images Required in PACS

Scout, 5mm Standard/Bone images and Dose Report