Radiopaedia Helpers

Approximation Spacing

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"50 mL contrast media and 30-50 mL saline chaser at 4 mL/s starting at ~ 45 seconds"

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Emphasis

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of a CT protocol for the assessment of the pelvis. 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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"Contrast doses apply for CT examinations in adults."

Line 3:4 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: 'Contrast doses apply for CT examinations in adults.'

Colons

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of a CT protocol for the assessment of the pelvis. 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."

Line 2:12 · The first word after a colon should almost always be lowercase. In this case, it's not: ': This article'.

Acronyms

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"field of view (FOV): 300 mm (should be adjusted to increase in-plane resolution)"

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Strong

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"axial images: strictly axial to the pelvic axis"

Line 110:8 · Generally, don't use bold in text: 'axial images: strictly axial to the pelvic axis'

Headings Valid

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Expected headings

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

"Purpose"

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Oxford Comma

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"Note: This article aims to frame a general concept of a CT protocol for the assessment of the pelvis. 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."

Line 2:191 · Use the Oxford comma in 'software, radiologist and perhaps'.

Inline EG

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"implants and their complications (e.g. intrapelvic cup migration)"

Line 19:41 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.

"pelvic interventions (e.g. CT-guided injections, biopsy, drainage)"

Line 21:29 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.

"non-contrast (e.g. fractures, foreign body)"

Line 75:21 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.

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