Digital Subtraction Angiography Protocols GENERAL GUIDELINES The persons performing the procedure should review the patient’s chart and familiarize themselves with his/her problems. Particular attention should be paid to prior noninvasive…
Myelography Protocols GENERAL GUIDELINES Most patients are scheduled for this procedure. If there are any emergencies, discuss the case with the neuroradiology attending staff before sending for the patient. Include…
MRI Protocols The following is a sample of the most commonly performed neuro-MRI studies. They do not include all of the technical parameters but only those that I feel should…
CT Protocols BRAIN WITHOUT CONTRAST Purpose: Evaluation of subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, stroke, bleed, headaches, initial workup of acute or changing dementia, mental status changes, fractures, trauma, shunt malfunction, new…
Introduction As in the prior editions of this book, the protocols for computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, digital subtraction angiography, and myelography are provided in this section. These protocols should…
Skeletal Trauma Clyde A. Helms Most of the differential diagnoses in skeletal radiology that I use are geared to be 95% inclusive, that is, the correct diagnosis will be mentioned…
Pediatric Chest Susan D. John Leonard E. Swischuk Abnormal Lung Opacity Pulmonary opacities in children are classified in the same way as in adults: as primarily alveolar or interstitial, focal…
Pediatric Abdomen and Pelvis Susan D. John Leonard E. Swischuk Gastrointestinal Tract Gastrointestinal Obstruction Gastrointestinal obstruction is a relatively common problem in infants and children and must be distinguished from…
Gastrointestinal, Liver–Spleen, and Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy David K. Shelton Roshanak Rahnamayi Gastrointestinal Studies Nuclear medicine imaging studies can provide considerable information in the functional evaluation of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Routine…
