CT Chest

Indications

• Pulmonary nodule evaluation
• Oncology staging or surveillance
• Interstitial lung disease assessment
• Infection or pneumonia evaluation

Patient Preparation

• NPO status per site policy for contrast-enhanced studies.
• Screen for contrast allergy and renal function as required.

IV Contrast

Use contrast-enhanced or noncontrast technique based on indication and order.

• Injection rate and timing per standard chest CT protocol.

Scanner and Technique

• Coverage: lung apices through adrenal glands unless otherwise specified.
• Slice thickness: thin-section acquisition with standard and high-resolution reconstructions as indicated.
• Reformats: axial, coronal, and sagittal lung and soft tissue kernels as per routine.

Notes

• For suspected pulmonary embolism, use the dedicated CTA chest protocol.