CT ABD/PEL C+
(last updated 09/12/2025 last reviewed 09/12/2025)
INDICATIONS: Abdominal Pain, Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Mass, Metastases, Abscess, Adenopathy, Trauma, Hernia
SERIES
- 3mm Axial Soft Tissue
- 3mm Coronal Soft Tissue
- 3mm Sagittal Soft Tissue
SINGLE COLLIMATION WIDTH: 0.625 mm
SLICE THICKNESS: 3 mm
KERNAL: std soft tissue
SFOV: large
COVERAGE: diaphragm -> pubic symphysis / ischial tuberosities
ACQUISITION: craniocaudal
IV CONTRAST: yes
INJECTION RATE: 2 mL/sec
SCAN DELAY: 65 to 70 sec
IV CONTRAST DOSE: 75 to 100 mL
ORAL CONTRAST: Per department protocol (according to indication, exam order)
POSTPROCESSING: 3 mm coronal, 3 mm sagittal
NOTES:
Give1-2 cups of water just prior to scanning the patient in order to distend the stomach.
***For pediatric patients (<18 yo) follow ALARA principle and use pediatric specific technical parameters per respective CT scanner***