Nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) are more likely to use contrast media for ordered computed tomography (CT) examinations, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in the Journal of the ...

In their prospective study, described in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, the University of Zurich researchers aimed to develop and evaluate a low-volume contrast media protocol for ...

The radiographer will re-enter the room and help you out of the scanner. The scan usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. You may have to wait for 15 to 30 minutes if you had contrast dye. CT scans and ...

These dyes increase the contrast level and resolution of the final images produced with the CT scan for a more exact ... The technician will leave the room before operating the scanner and may ...

This study in patients with painful/inflamed hand joints showed that CE-DECT improved diagnostic accuracy and patient management. Contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT (CE-DECT) helped to diagnose ...

10.1088/1361-6560/ad3328) The introduction of photon-counting detectors into CT scanners ... of-principle study to more compelling scientific cases. “We recently started a new project focused on the ...

If the doctor’s order requests contrast, you'll receive an injection at this point. You'll lie down on the CT table with your arms at your sides, and the technician will roll the table into the ...