91072 - CT ImagingTtechniques- (BO)

Learning outcomes

History of computer tomography
Main components of a CT scanner

Structural and technological requirements of a CT room

Basic principles of sequential CT and spiral CT

Image formation in CT: capture-processing-display

Physical principles of CT image formation

Technological evolution of CT systems

From spiral CT to multilayer CT (TCMS)

TCMS versus spiral CT: advantages and disadvantages

Basic features and TC image acquisition methodologies

Pixel and voxel reconstruction matrix

Image quality descriptors;

Technical parameters of the TC (Scanning Parameters, Reconstruction Parameters, Display Parameters)

Scan parameters (kilovolts, milliamperes, scan time)

Geometric parameters (Fov, Thickness, Layer Increment,Picht Factor,Layer Tilt)

Reconstruction parameters (array)
 View Settings
 Main artifacts of CT images
The Dose in CT: descriptors and reduction techniques

Optimization of CT techniques

Factors influencing dose and image quality in CT

TCMS Image Processing Techniques: MPR MIP MinIP SSD VR

Study protocols

TC encephalopod study protocol with and without mdc

Massive facial CT study protocol with and without mdc

Protocol of study TC cervical, dorsal, lombosacral without and by contrast means

TC neck study protocol with and without mdc

Hight Resolution (HRCT) Chest CT Study Protocols

Basal thoracic CT study protocols without and with mdc

Low DOSE Abdomen CT Study Protocol

Monophasic complete abdomen CT study protocol (venous phase)

Biphasic complete abdomen CT study protocol (arterial phase-venous phase)

Triphasic complete abdomen CT study protocol (arterial phase-venous phase-late phase)

Complete abdomen CT study protocol for the study of the liver (angiographic phase-arterial phase-venous phase-late phase)

CT study protocol aimed at the diagnostic question

URO-TC Study Protocol

protocol for the study of the coxo-femoral pelvis and joints

Study protocol TC upper limbs with and without contrast medium

Study protocol TC lower limbs with and without contrast means

Angio-TC protocols

Angio-CT study protocol of neck vessels and epiaortic vessels

STUDY PROTOCOL ANGIO TC BRAIN VEINS

ANGIO-CT AORTA ABDOMINAL THORACIC study protocol

THORACIC ANGIO-TC AORTA Study Protocol

Angio-CT abdominal and iliec vessel study protocol

STUDY PROTOCOL ANGIO-CT PULMONARY EMBOLISM

Study methodologies:

For each TC encephalo and Body study protocol, the student must know:

Notes of anatomy
The main indications to diagnostic investigations
Examination protocols
How to welcome and identify the user from taking care of the patient to the patient's leave
Verification and evaluation of radiological requests
Patient management and preparation
vision of consent forms and the use of means of law enforcement
Use of means of law enforcement
appropriate choice of acquisition plans
Patient placement procedures
Scan modes and parameters: capturing-processing and displaying images
Criteria of correctness

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

1. Elements of Computerized Tomography edited by Lorenzo Faggioni, Fabio Paolicchi, Emanuele Neri.
2. Compendium of Computed Tomography and Spiral CT. Giancarlo dal Pazzo
3. Atlas of Human Anatomy. Frank H Netter, M.D.
4. Spiral and Multilayer Computed Tomography. Mattias Prokop, Michael Galanski- Bonomo-Masson Italian edition by lorenzo bonomo
5. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Techniques in Imaging Diagnostics. L.Cei,
6. Guidelines for quality TC- Emilia-Romagna Regional Health Service Multilayer
7. TC: principles, techniques and clinical applications. Elliot K. Fishman, R.Brooke Jeffrey, Jr

Teaching methods

The course includes a deductive/exhibition and experiential teaching methodology.

Teaching techniques: lectures, exercises, simulation techniques of analysis techniques, demonstrations, cooperative learning and collective discussions.

Teaching tools: Power-Point, self-cases, practical cases self-evaluations

Assessment methods

Oral exam

The method of learning verification includes an oral test whose purpose is to evaluate the cognitive and technical professional skills acquired by the student.

The test will be evaluated on the basis of the following parameters:

- knowledge, mastery and deepening of the contents
- critical and exhibition skills
- correct terminology tecnico-scientifica.

Teaching tools

The teaching material presented in class (PPT) will be made available to the student in electronic format (Pdf) on PC.

This material can be printed and taken to class or uploaded to PC on the day of the lessons.

Office hours

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