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Technique Parameters and Anatomic Coverage: CT - Pediatric Head and Neck Module (Revised 3-30-2021)

Revision History



Important: All items in bold in the Technique Parameters and Anatomic Coverage sections below are required to successfully achieve accreditation. CTDIvol information is required for each study. Either include a screen save of the dose with the images, or enter the dose as displayed by the scanner in the Clinical Test Image Data Sheet. Please be aware, special attention must be paid to scanner output (CTDIvol) for pediatric studies. The facility will not receive a pass if the radiation dose is perceived to be too high, regardless of whether the rest of the CT study conforms to satisfactory criteria. Upload the primary reconstructed images used for diagnostic interpretations; include the scout(s) and dose report. Do NOT submit the sagittal, coronal and extra thin images unless specifically listed under required series.


Pediatric Head

Technique Parameters

Required Series

Non-enhanced

Reconstructed Slice Width

≤ 5 mm

Reconstruction Algorithm

Standard or equivalent 

Scan FOV

"Head" or equivalent

CTDIvol

Reference value: 35 mGy; Pass/Fail criteria: 40 mGy (CTDIvol values are based on a 1-year-old age)

Anatomical Coverage

Coverage

Base of the skull through the vertex 

Lens Exposure

Lens exposure should be avoided

Pediatric Sinus

Technique Parameters

Required Series    

Coronals - May be reconstructed from axial images

Reconstructed Slice Width

≤ 3 mm from the frontal through the anterior ethmoid sinuses 

≤ 5 mm from the posterior ethmoid through the sphenoid sinuses

Reconstruction Algorithm

Detail or other high spatial frequency 

Scan FOV    

"Head" or equivalent

CTDIvol    

There are no reference values for this examination

Anatomical Coverage

Coverage

Frontal through the ethmoid sinuses

Pediatric Temporal Bones

Technique Parameters

Required Series

Axial and coronal images - Coronal images may be reconstructed from axial images

Reconstructed Slice Width

≤ 1.5 mm 

Reconstruction Algorithm

Edge or other high spatial frequency

Scan FOV

"Head" or equivalent

CTDIvol

There are no reference values for this examination

Anatomical Coverage

Coverage

Mastoid tip through petrous bone

Display FOV

10 cm

Pediatric C-Spine

Technique Parameters

Required Series

Axial with sagittal and coronal reformations

Reconstructed Slice Width

≤ 3 mm

Reconstruction Algorithm

Bone

CTDIvol

There are no reference values for this examination

Anatomical Coverage

Coverage

Cranio-cervical junction to the T1 vertebrae

Display FOV

9-14 cm



Revision History for this Article

Date

Section

Description of Revision(s)

12-12-19

All

Article created; FAQs incorporated; No criteria changes

3-30-2021


Added information to important notice about submitted the primary reconstructed images



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