Course:
Computed Tomography, Medical Dosimetry
Module:
CT10: CT CNS (Brain and Neck)
Module Description:
Audience: All medical professionals interested in learning about CT.
Prerequisites: It is suggested that you follow the order of the series.
This audio-visual/webcast presentation provided by Philips Medical Systems Clinical Education Department provides an overview of CT brain and neck imaging including review of the clinical indications and pathology. Taking this course will help prepare the student for the advanced level registry review in CT. This course will review the anatomy of the brain, contrast media, patient preparation protocol including the safety screening and positioning acquisition methods, parameter selection, protocol modification for pathology or trauma. Special procedures such as 3-D studies, CTA, biopsies, and radiation therapy planning will be discussed. The student will also gain an understanding of the protocol selection process including artifacts, routine protocols, high resolution CNS, contrast enhanced, CTA, and functional perfusion imaging techniques. This video presentation is given by Carolyn Roth, RT (R) (MR) (CT) (M) (CV) FSMRT and Joanne Niewood, MsRT (R) (MR) (CT).
Learning Objectives
1. To learn the day to day practice of CT imaging
2) To evaluate patients for CT safety and screening techniques.
3) To evaluate patients for proper imaging protocols for brain imaging.
4) To understand patient preparation for brain imaging in the CT environment.
5) To become competent to perform patient set, up, landmark and the like for brain imaging.
6) To discuss protocol selection for the brain.
Author:
Philips Medical Systems Clinical Education
About the author:
Philips Medical Systems Clinical Education Department provides customized training for users of Philips Medical equipment.
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