CT Content Specifications
- System Operations and Instrumentation (~20%)
- CT Scanner Designs
- Operator's Console
- Host Computer
- CT Radiographic Tube
- Filtration
- Collimation
- Gantry/table features
- Detectors
- Power Injector
- Data Acquisition System
- Array Processor
- Image Archiving and Communication System
- Data Acquisition and Post Processing (~10%)
- Digital CT Image Production
- Scanning Methods
- Localizer Scan
- Conventional Serial CT Scan
- Step and Shoot Scanning
- Helical Scanning
- Image Reconstruction
- Post-Processing Techniques
- Segmentation
- Degradation Factors
- Attenuation Correction
- Slice Planes
- CT Image Quality and Quality Assurance (~15%)
- Influences on Parameter Selection
- Image Quality
- Linear Attenuation Coefficient
- CT Number
- Volume of Investigation
- Critical Reproduction
- Image Noise
- Reconstruction Interval
- Reconstruction Algorithm
- Interscan Spacing
- Matrix
- Magnification
- Windowing
- Quality Assurance
- Artifacts
- Patient Handling and Radiation Safety (~15%)
- Patient Education and Preparation
- Patient Screening
- Radiation Safety
- Minimizing Dose
- Hardware Factors
- Scan Parameters
- Reformat
- Repeat Scans
- Pediatrics
- Pregnancy Care
- Radiation Penumbra
- Shielding
- Medications and Contrast Agents (~10%)
- Intravenous Contrast Agents
- Classifications
- Ionic
- Non-Ionic
- Osmolality
- Viscosity
- Adverse Reactions
- IV Size
- Contraindications
- Volume
- Flow Duration
- Flow Rate
- Bolus Tracking
- Gastrointestinal Contrast Agents
- Intrathecal Contrast
- Rectal Contrast
- Vaginal Contrast
- Intraarticular Contrast
- Administration
- CT Contrast Media Usage
- Bolus Parameters and Timing
- Medications
- Contrast Agents
- Procedures and Anatomy (~30%)
- Procedure Elements
- Exams of the Head
- Indications
- Trauma
- Routine Brain
- Posterior Fossa
- Internal Auditory Canals
- Pituitary
- Orbits
- Sinuses
- Maxillofacial
- Temporomandibular Joint
- Angiography-Circle of Willis
- Additional Anatomy and Physiology
- Soft Palate
- Lymphatic Chains
- Pathologic Findings
- Exams of the Neck
- Indications
- Trauma
- Routine Soft Tissue Neck
- Larynx
- Angiography-Carotids
- Exams of the Spine
- Indications
- Trauma
- Cervical Spine
- Thoracic Spine
- Lumbosacral Spine
- Post-Myelography Spine
- Anatomy
- Musculoskeletal Exams
- Indications
- Trauma
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hips
- Knee
- Ankle
- Foot
- Angiography-Run-offs
- Anatomy
- Exams of the Chest
- Indications
- Trauma
- Mediastinum
- Lung
- High Resolution Chest
- Angiography-Thoracic Aorta
- Angiography-Pulmonary Vessels
- Angiography-Cardiac
- Anatomy
- Exams of the Abdomen
- Indications
- Trauma
- Routine Abdomen
- Tri-Phase Liver
- Liver and Gallbladder
- Stomach
- Spleen
- Pancreas
- Adrenals
- Kidneys
- GI Tract/Colonography
- Renal Calculi
- Ureteral Calculi/Urogram
- Anatomy
- Exams of the Pelvis
- Indications
- Trauma
- Bladder
- Rectum
- Anatomy
- Special Procedures
- Biopsy
- Drainage
- Bone Survey
- Cryogenic Therapy
- Fluoroscopy
- Gated Procedures
- Patients with Allergy to Iodine
- Patients with Renal Insufficiency
- Cardiac CT
- Cardiac Anatomy
- Coronary Arteries
- Cardiac Physiology
- PET/CT
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Attenuation Correction
- SPECT/CT
- Cardiac
- Bone
- Pulmonary
- Tumor
- Gastrointestinal
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Musculoskeletal
- Infection
- Lymphatics
- Attenuation Correction
- Pediatrics
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