Advanced Abdominal CT: Best Practice (CE)

Dr. Nelson guides the audience through a series of cases and specific protocols for high-quality abdominal CT imaging. He incorporates the latest techniques to optimize image quality while reducing radiation dose and contrast volume. Specifically, Dr. Nelson reviews advanced imaging techniques for solid organ CT and CT angiography.

This course includes the following topics:

• How to improve compliance for radiation and contrast administration
• What techniques to use for identifying specific diseases of the liver
• How to use images in specific enhancement phases to identify disease
• How to integrate new protocols in your facility and get buy in of staff
• An overview of safety protocols to avoid and manage extravasation, reduce patient radiation dose, and avoid adverse reactions to contrast.
• Contrast timing and delivery techniques to reduce contrast dose administration while achieving optimal image quality

This program was originally broadcast as a live Webinar, sponsored by Applied Radiology, supported with an educational grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.

Cost Note: This course is free for 1 year from the release date. The second year, the cost is $15.

Learning Objectives
After completing this program, the participants will:

• Understand the principles & concepts behind the use of advanced CT for solid organ & visceral imaging
• Understand the principles & concepts behind the use of advanced CT angiography
• Implement CT protocol changes for improved compliance
• Implement measures to ensure quality & safety

NOTE: A CME-accredited version of this course is also available for physicians. Please be sure to enroll in the correct version of the course for your needs. Each course provides a certificate specific to the credit listed.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or on different Web sites. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.

Bracco Diagnostics Inc.