Table II.
Key data reconstruction parameters for each exam type.
| Manufacturer (Scanner) | Reconstruction parameter | Head CT for acute cognitive or motor deficit | Chest CT for lung cancer screening | Abdomen CT for metastatic liver lesion detection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Healthcare (Discovery CT750i) | Field of view (mm) | 200–260 | 282–423 | 315–500 |
| Reconstruction algorithm | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Slice / Increment (mm) | 5 / 5 | 1.25 / 1 | 5 / 3 m | |
| Siemens Healthineers (SOMATOM Definition AS+, SOMATOM Definition Flash) | Field of view (mm) | 250 | 300–500 | 300–500 |
| Reconstruction kernel | H40 | B50 | B30 | |
| Slice / Increment (mm) | 5 / 5 | 1.5 / 1 | 5 / 3 | |