Article Figures & Data
Figures
- Fig 1.
Approximate anatomic region used in ImPACT dosimetry software.
- Fig 2.
CT guidance used to localize the epidural space with adequate visualization by use of air contrast.
- Fig 3.
Limited resolution with 50 mA on a patient with a very large body habitus.
Tables
List of all outliers at 2 SDs above the mean, and their causes
Patient No. DLP (mGy·cm) Scan Parameter Cause 1 826.91 120 kVp 460 mA Technical error, patient morbidly obese 2 551.78 120 kVp 150 mA Patient morbidly obese 3 362.39 120 kVp 150 mA Patient morbidly obese 4 319.39 120 kVp 100 mA Patient morbidly obese 5 306.79 120 kVp 200 mA Patient morbidly obese 6 257.26 120 kVp 100 mA Patient morbidly obese, long procedure time 7 216.66 120 kVp 50 mA Patient morbidly obese, technically difficult, long procedure time
