Description

Overview

The CT Handbook: Optimizing Protocols for Today’s Feature-Rich Scanners addresses the practical aspects of CT scanner management from the perspectives of radiologists, medical physicists, and technologists. This comprehensive resource embraces the mission of Medical Physics 3.0 by integrating administrative, clinical, and technical considerations in CT imaging.

The book highlights vendor-specific features, allowing readers to compare different scanner models and gain valuable insights into multi-detector CT (MDCT) reconstruction techniques and automatic exposure control (AEC) operation. It offers practical solutions to everyday challenges encountered in CT protocol optimization.

Key Topics Covered

Day-to-day support and optimization of CT scanners
Comparative analysis of features across different vendors
MDCT scanner reconstruction methods
Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) operation
Guidance for setting up CT protocols
Identification and understanding of imaging artifacts with over 300 example images

This collection of topics ensures that readers develop a well-rounded understanding of CT imaging optimization, incorporating technical precision and clinical relevance.

The inclusion of numerous artifact examples reinforces diagnostic accuracy and enhances problem-solving skills related to image quality issues.

Who This Book Is For

Practicing radiologists seeking to refine CT imaging quality
Medical physicists involved in CT protocol development and quality assurance
CT technologists aiming to optimize scanner settings and workflow
Clinical professionals interested in multi-vendor CT technology and features

This book is tailored to professionals actively engaged in the optimization and troubleshooting of CT scanners in clinical environments.

It serves as both a reference and a practical guide for those who need a comprehensive understanding of current CT technology and protocol management.

Why Add This Book To Your Library

The CT Handbook provides an in-depth approach to CT technology that merges technical knowledge with clinical application, making it an essential resource for improving patient care through imaging excellence.

The detailed vendor comparisons and extensive artifact image library enable readers to deepen their expertise and confidently address complex imaging challenges. With more than 570 pages of focused content, this book supports protocol optimization that meets today’s advanced CT scanner capabilities.

Access & Format

Published by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine on May 7, 2020, this authoritative guide is available in hardcover format, consisting of 570 pages.

The book is provided in English and comes with multiple ISBN options for print and electronic versions: