CT - Lower Extremity Scanogram
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These protocols are based on the Force CT used at Starship Radiology. Contrast volumes in these guidelines are a guide only as they are scanner dependent and work is currently underway to reduce volumes
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Indication | Leg length discrepancy | |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Preparation | ||
| Patient Position | Feet first supine | |
| Patient instruction | ||
| Scan range | Iliac crest to the distal surface of the Os Calcis | |
| IV contrast | ||
| Scan delay | ||
| Scanner Parameters | FORCE |
|---|---|
| KV | 80 |
| CAREDOSE 4D | n/a |
| Quality Reference mAs | 50 |
| Rotation time | n/a |
| Detector Collimation | 0.6 |