Siemens Software version syngo CT 2005C manual Body Kernels

Neck

Body Kernels

•As standard kernels for body tissue studies B31s or B41s are recommended; softer images are obtained with B20s.

•For higher sharpness, as is required e.g., in patient protocols for cervical spine, shoulder, extremities, thorax, the kernels B50s, B60s, B70s are available.

•In case of 3D study only, use kernel B20s and at least 50% overlapping for image reconstruction.

Patient positioning is very important for artifact-free images. The thoracic girdle should be positioned as far as possible in the caudal direction. This can be done using a strap with a permanent loop or Velcro fastener at its end. The ends of the strap must be attached to the patients wrists. Then the strap must be wrapped around the patients feet with his legs extended and under tension. The entire thoracic girdle is thus pulled toward the patients feet.

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