Neck
Hints in General
•Topogram: Lateral, 256 mm
•Patient positioning
Patient lying in supine position, hyperextend neck slightly, secure head well in head holder.
•Patient respiratory instruction: do not breathe, do not swallow.
•For contrast studies, CARE Bolus may be used to opti- mize the bolus timing.
•For image reconstruction of bone structures, use ker- nel B60.
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