Imaging diagnostic techniques V

Module Computerized tomography equipment and contrast medium

To provide accurate knowledge of machines and contrast media of Computed Tomography

Lessons (generally for 2 hours) as scheduled in the calendar – available in the following link: http://www.medicina.unict.it/Pagina/It/Didattica_1/Corsi_di_Laurea_1/Corsi_di_Laurea_di_I_livello.aspx

Principles of physics of ionizing radiations. Anatomy of main organs and systems. Notions of radiation protection. Dosimetry.

1) Background about CT scanners 2) Conventional CT scanners: first generation, second generation 3) Third and fourth generation CT, spiral CT, multidetector CT 4) Cardio-CT 5) Optimization of technical parameters of CT acquisition: kernel, pitch, dose, table speed 6) Dual-energy CT 7) Classification of contrast media in CT: guidelines, adverse reactions, molecules 8) Technical principles for the use of contrast media in CT (intravenous contrast, endocavitary contrast) 9) Techniques of post-processing

1) Mazzuccato. Anatomia radiologica - Tecniche e Metodologie in Radiodiagnostica Ed. Piccin 2) Protocolli per TC Multidetettore - Elaborati per apparecchiature GE Casa editrice: Springer ISBN: 88-470-0410-1 3) Protocolli per TC Multidetettore - Elaborati per apparecchiature Philips Casa editrice: Springer ISBN: 88-470-0520-5

- possibility of written test using open answer or multiple choice questions - oral conversation, average duration 8-10 minutes

- To descrive features of detectors

- Technology of CT-tube

- Reactions after contrast administration