Table 1. Single-Pass WBCT Protocol 26 .
| PHASE A | Simple Acquisition Phase: Brain | |
|---|---|---|
| PHASE B | Contrast Administration Phase: chest, abdomen, pelvis, and cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine | |
| IV Contrast: iodine-based, non-ionic hypo-osmolar (370 mg/mL) | ||
| Step 1. First Injection | Flow rate= 2 cc/s | |
| Volume Contrast= 60 cc | ||
| Pause= 45 s | ||
| Total Time= 75 s | ||
| Step 2. Second Injection | Flow rate= 4 cc/s | |
| Volume Contrast= 60-70 cc | ||
| Flush= 40 cc Normal Saline | ||
| Total Time= 100 s | ||
| Step 3. Contrasted Acquisition | In the Descending Aorta ROI= 200 | |
| HU after the second injection | ||
(IV: Intravenous; ROI: Region of Interest; HU: Hounsfield Units)