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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Paediapaedia: Body CT for Blunt Abdominal Trauma Paediapaedia: Gastrointestinal Procedure Descriptions

Body CT for Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed


Patient Preparation:
Oral prep

Contrast:
Nonionic, dose is 2 cc/kg of patient weight to a maximum of 150 cc

Technique:
Hand inject contrast, when 50% is in, start scanning
10 mm thick contiguous axial slices from the xyphoid process through the symphysis pubis
Film lung and soft tissue windows

Views to Take:
Film the lung, soft tissue, and liver windows
Inspect the bone windows

References:
See References Chapter.

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