 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| l |
“Abnormal
CXR”- survey exam with 5mm
|
|
|
sections, but
choose detector set of 4 1.25mm
|
|
so that
retrospective thin slices through a
|
|
|
small nodule
can be obtained without re-
|
|
|
imaging
|
|
|
| l |
Airway
disease- single breath hold with 1 or
|
|
|
1.25mm
collimation. Evaluate trachea with
|
|
|
overlapping
3-5mm sections, use 1mm
|
|
|
sections to
assess small airways. Combine
|
|
|
inspiratory
& expiratory views for physiologic
|
|
|
evaluation,
air trapping
|
|
|
| l |
PE- 1.25-
2.5mm, HS mode scan average
|
|
|
thorax in
10-12 sec. Use bolus tracking.
|
|
|
Helpful to
view as reconstructions.
|
|