CT Protocols: (Brain, ENT, Spine, Vascular) - Department of Radiology

106 Revised 7/22/09 (Gentry/Ranallo)
Stealth (Stereotactic) Spine: (Protocol: # 7.2)
Billing:
Setup:
DFOV:
1. CT Stereotactic
2. Contrast if used
1. Patient Supine, AP and lateral scouts
2. No gantry angle
3. Non-contrast unless otherwise protocoled
4. Scan one vertebrae above and below the vertebrae of interest. The region of interest
should be noted on the CT request or CT protocol.
5. Call ordering M.D. to verify levels if necessary.
14 cm (for average patient)
Scan Factors:
1. Mode = Axial
2. Rotation = 1 sec
3. Detector Config = 1.25 @ 8i
4. Interval = 10.0
5. KVP = 120
6. MA = 250
7. Algorithm = Standard
8 Scan FOV = Large
9. DFOV = 14 (for average patient)
Notes:
1. If there is ANY patient motion, start the scan over.
2. Do not change the DFOV, centering, or move the patient during the CT exam.
3 Only the axial images are to be archived on the MOD that goes to the surgeon.
4. When IV contrast is needed, wait until it is all injected before starting the scan.
5. No bone windows are needed.
6. No overlapping slices.
7. Technical support is available 24 hours and day, 7 days a week at 800-595-9709.