Siemens Software version syngo CT 2005C User Manual
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Hints in General
• Topogram: Lateral, 512 mm for thoracic and lumbar
spine and 256 mm for the C-spine.
• Patient positioning for thoracic and lumbar spine
studies:
Patient lying in supine position, arms positioned
comfortably above the head in the head-arm rest,
lower legs supported.
comfortably above the head in the head-arm rest,
lower legs supported.
• Patient positioning for cervical spine studies:
Patient lying in supine position, hyperextend neck
slightly, secure head well in head holder.
– Patient respiratory instruction: do not breathe, do
slightly, secure head well in head holder.
– Patient respiratory instruction: do not breathe, do
not swallow.
Any possible injuries to the spinal column should be
determined before beginning the examination and
taken into account when repositioning the patient.
determined before beginning the examination and
taken into account when repositioning the patient.
Hints
• In case of 3D study only, images should be recon-
structed with at least 50% overlap in image recon-
struction and kernel B20s.
struction and kernel B20s.
• In case of SSD study only, mAs value can be reduced
by 50%. Use kernel B20s and 50% overlap in image
reconstruction.
reconstruction.
• For lumbar studies, place a cushion under the
patient’s knees. This will reduce the curve in the
spine and also make the patient more comfortable.
spine and also make the patient more comfortable.
• For image reconstruction of bone studies, use kernel
B60.
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