Computed Tomography Protocol Step-by-Step Guide: Chest CT Without Contrast

In this video, we provide a step-by-step guide to the computed tomography protocol for a chest CT performed without contrast media. For more CT procedures, check out our library of radiology protocol videos here: https://bit.ly/3EkMmzh When you want to be more than just certified, choose Medical Professionals. https://www.medical-professionals.com/ You can check our Patient Care in Radiology CE courses here: Chapter 4.4: Patient Care in Radiology: Medical Emergencies    • Patient Care in Radiology: Medical Emergen...   Chapter 4.3: Patient Care in Radiology: Medical Emergencies    • Patient Care in Radiology: Medical Emergen...   As you can take the full Patient Care in Radiology CE course and earn 11.25 CE credits for your state and ARRT® renewal. https://bit.ly/393nqBE This video is intended as a tutorial, in which we give CT techs a detailed walkthrough of the entire process of conducting a chest CT without the use of contrast, using an actual, filmed exam. We cover every part of the procedure, guiding technologists through initial reception of a patient, patient positioning, protocol selection, placement of slices boxes, reconstruction filters, and the acquisition phase. The objective of this video: Share knowledge and practices with rad techs. #CTProtocols #Radiology #RadTech #computedtomography Chapters: 00:00 Patient Reception and Positioning 1:21 Chest CT Protocol Selection and Acquisition 2:12 Placement of Slices Boxes 2:52 Reconstruction Filters 3:19 What To Do For Patients Having Difficulties Holding Their Breath 3:35 Acquisition Phase 4:12 Multiplanar Reconstructions 4:31 End of Exam Procedures For more videos on CT exams and protocols, please check our full library of Radiology Protocols: https://bit.ly/3B1bIjs Please note that the practices shared are not necessarily the only best practices for performing this procedure. For all procedures you perform, you should refer to the protocols adopted by your facility. Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3wLlg3z Facebook: https://bit.ly/37ZkG7U LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3JOqnUs