GE vs. Toshiba
1/26/2018
Toshiba scanners do not allow for half millimeter slice thicknesses. Please round down when translating protocols from GE to Toshiba. Example: if the protocol calls for 2.5 x 1.25, use 2 x 1 on the Toshiba scanners
Oral Contrast Dosing
2/25/2019
For all routine non-acute CT Abdomens or CT Abd/Pelvis with IV contrast the patient will be instructed to drink 32 oz. of water or Sprite 1 hour prior to arriving at the center. Upon entering the CT suite, they will drink 1 bottle of Volumen immediately before the scan.
If the study is without IV contrast please give Volumen and then Sprite immediately before the scan.
Indications for A/P w/wo contrast
8/31/2017
Any CA Hx
Liver Lesions
Hemangioma
If ordered W/WO for stones
Hematuria, but not for renal stones. If for hematuria do 5 min. delayed kidneys through bladder
Renal Insufficiency
2/19/2018
If ISTAT Creatinine is > 1.5 calculate GFR
If GFR < 30 – NO Contrast
If GFR > 30 but < 60 use 50 ml Visipaque or Isovue 300 with Radiologist permission
If GFR > 60 give contrast
IV Gauge
7/19/2018
Any power injected study requires a 22GA IV or larger.
Any CTA should be injected through an 18GA in the right AC if possible.