Abnormal LFTs, RUQ pain, Surveillance, Unexplained weightloss, Jaundice, Following resection or transplant, to Guide biopsy, Loss of appetite, ? portal hypertension, ? mets
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Pt prep for CT
Nil by mouth for 2 hrs prior, A litre of water and hour before the scan, pregnancy check, CT contrast checklist, eGFR check, cannulation
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How long is the delay for arterial phase?
30 second delay
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How long is the delay for venous phase?
60 second delay
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purpose of a contrast enhanced CT (CECT)
To enhance contrast between the pathology and surrounding liver.
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Stages of a triple phase CT liver scan:
Topogram from diaphragm to iliac crest, Non contrast scan of liver top to bottom, Arterial phase from dome to iliac crest, Venous phase dome to iliac crest, 5-10 min delay phase.
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Card 2
Front
Pt prep for CT
Back
Nil by mouth for 2 hrs prior, A litre of water and hour before the scan, pregnancy check, CT contrast checklist, eGFR check, cannulation
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