Neuroimaging

Question 1

what are some technical points to consider when looking at a CT scan

Answer 1

caudal veiw
age effect
diagonal image plane

Question 2

what is the radiation exposure for a head CT

Answer 2

200x chest x ray

Question 3

what system can be used for interpreting CTs and MRIs

Answer 3

A - adequacy, alignment, artifact
B- bones, blood, brain
C- cisterns and ventricles
S- subcutaneous and surfaces

Question 4

describe the differences between an extradural and a subdural haematoma

Answer 4

edh- lens shaped, brain compression and shift

SDH- around the edge

Question 5

what technical points should be considered when looking at MRIs

Answer 5

caudal view
age effect
weighted
plane 
MRI variants