CT GI Bleed Protocol — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Triple-phase CT (non-contrast + arterial + portal venous, sometimes + delayed) to localize and characterize active gastrointestinal bleeding. Detects…
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CT Diverticulitis (CT Abd/Pel) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen/pelvis for left lower quadrant pain — diagnostic for acute diverticulitis and its complications (abscess, perforation,…
CT Appendicitis (CT Abd/Pel) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen/pelvis (with IV contrast; oral variable by institution) — the most common emergency abdominal CT, evaluating for appendicitis…
CTA Abdomen/Pelvis (Mesenteric / Aorta / Iliac) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Arterial-phase CT angiography of the abdominal aorta and iliac/femoral runoff. First-line for AAA surveillance, dissection, mesenteric ischemia, GI bleed…
CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Low-dose, dual-position (supine + prone or decubitus) non-contrast CT of the gas-distended colon for colorectal cancer screening, polyp surveillance, or…
CT Abdomen/Pelvis Without Contrast (Renal Stone) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Low-dose non-contrast CT abdomen and pelvis to detect urinary tract calculi. The first-line study for acute flank pain with suspected urolithiasis….
CT Abdomen/Pelvis with IV Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
The workhorse single-phase IV-contrast CT of the abdomen and pelvis acquired in the portal venous phase (~70 sec post-injection). Used for the broadest…