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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of a CT protocol for the assessment of the cervical spine. Protocol specifics will vary depending on CT scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications."

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"axial images: perpendicular to the cervical spine and the neck"

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of a CT protocol for the assessment of the cervical spine. Protocol specifics will vary depending on CT scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications."

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Acronyms

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"field of view (FOV): 120-200 mm (should be adjusted to increase in-plane resolution)"

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"the threshold for a CT instead of radiographic cervical spine series should be low in the setting of an adequate cervical spine trauma (as determined by clinical criteria e.g. NEXUS criteria or Canadian C-spine rule) ^1-3"

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H1 Indications
H1 Contraindications
H1 Technique
H2 Patient position
H2 Scout
H2 Scan extent
H2 Scan direction
H2 Scan duration
H2 Contrast
H2 Scan delay
H1 Practical points
H1 Post-processing
H1 Related articles
H1 See also

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of a CT protocol for the assessment of the cervical spine. Protocol specifics will vary depending on CT scanner type, specific hardware and software, radiologist and perhaps referrer preference, patient factors e.g. implants, specific indications."

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"image guidance (e.g. cervical spinal epidural injections)"

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