Test

Checklist for ensuring image quality

• Choose the appropriate patient initially.
• Teach the patient breathing instructions, and practice beforehand.
• Ideal heart rate is between 60 and 65 beats per minute.
• Use a large green cannula in the right antecubital fossa.
• Choose the most appropriate gating technique for the likelihood of diagnostic success of the single phase.
• Use a dual-phase contrast injection protocol with a saline flush, timed using a test bolus method.
• Use a medium to smooth kernel to reconstruct, unless there is evidence of calcium or stent, in which case use a medium to sharp kernel.
• Edit ECG appropriately if necessary.

Source: Dr. James Stirrup, BIR President's 2011 Conference