IR Management of Acute PE (CDT, Embolectomy) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Catheter-directed therapy for acute pulmonary embolism — including catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT), ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis (USAT), and…
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V/Q Lung Scan — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Two-component nuclear medicine study comparing pulmonary ventilation distribution (Tc-99m DTPA aerosol or Xe-133 gas) to perfusion distribution (Tc-99m…
Chest X-Ray Portable — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Single-view AP chest radiograph performed at the bedside (ICU, ED, OR) for evaluation of acute cardiopulmonary processes, line/tube placement, and serial…
Chest X-Ray (PA + Lateral) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Two-view (PA + lateral) plain radiograph of the chest — the most commonly performed imaging study globally and the workhorse for pulmonary, cardiac,…
CTA Chest (Thoracic Aorta) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Contrast CT angiography of the thoracic aorta, ECG-gated when possible, from arch through diaphragmatic crus. The diagnostic gateway for aortic…
CT Lung Cancer Screening (Low-Dose) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Annual ultra-low-dose non-contrast CT of the chest in eligible heavy smokers. Reduced lung cancer mortality in NLST and NELSON trials; CMS-funded since…
HRCT Chest (High-Resolution) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Thin-slice non-contrast CT of the lungs at end-inspiration with optional expiratory and prone phases. The diagnostic gold standard for interstitial lung…
CT Chest Without Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Non-contrast CT of the chest for pulmonary nodule follow-up, lung parenchymal disease evaluation, and patients in whom contrast is contraindicated. Often…
CT Chest with IV Contrast — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Single-acquisition contrast-enhanced CT of the chest in portal venous phase. Workhorse for chest masses, pneumonia evaluation, mediastinal pathology,…
CTA Pulmonary (PE Protocol) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Time-critical contrast-enhanced CT of the pulmonary arteries to diagnose acute pulmonary embolism. Bolus-tracked off the pulmonary trunk so the contrast…