Current problems in diagnostic radiology
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · Sep 2006
Sixty-four multi-detector row computed tomography in multitrauma patient imaging: early experience.
Sixty-four multi-detector row computed tomography (64-MDCT) offers the possibility of increasing the application of CT in multitrauma imaging. 64-MDCT affords significant increases in imaging speed while allowing for subisotropic voxel slice thicknesses. We have recently installed two 64-MDCT scanners in our Level I trauma center. Our routine protocols using these new scanners are detailed. ⋯ With the opportunity to image from head to toe in seconds with submillimeter slice thicknesses, radiologists must be constantly vigilant in their efforts to limit radiation. Novel techniques such as automated dose modulation currently offer means of reducing radiation doses. Though several technical challenges are faced, 64-MDCT represents an evolution in multitrauma imaging.