Computer Tomography Scanning

CT is Us
Information on body CT including a 3D vascular atlas with volume rendering, spiral CT protocols, teaching files, discussion forums, and journal club.
http://www.ctisus.org

CT Metal Artifact Reduction
Information on a research project about alternative methods which aim to improve the quality of reconstructed images.
http://www-rcp.ijs.si/~zdravkok/

CT scan weight based intravenous contrast protocol
Intravenous contrast agents for enhanced CT scanning can be injected at an appropriate rate, dose and delay, determined by the patient's body weight, from this look-up chart.
http://www.halls.md/ct/ct.htm

CT Scans Detect Blood Clots in the Lungs and Legs
CT scans can be more effective and less invasive in diagnosing certain blood clots than traditional diagnostic procedures.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1016114902.html

eMedicine Health - CT Scan
Consumer health resource center providing information on medical use of CAT scans.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11618-1.asp

Imaginis.com - CT scanning
Computed Tomography imaging information and frequently asked questions.
http://www.imaginis.com/ct-scan/

ImPACT CT Scanner Evaluation Centre
The UK's national CT evaluation centre, providing publications, information and advice on all aspects of CT scanning.
http://www.impactscan.org/

Multislice-CT.com
Provides detailed information about multislice-CT (MS-CT) (spiral CT, multidetector CT, multirow CT) including examination guidelines, scan protocols, and overview articles. A newsletter is distributed on a monthly basis.
http://www.multislice-ct.com

RadiologyInfo - Computed Tomography (CT or CAT Scan)
Easy to understand information for patients about CT procedures (sometimes called CAT scans). Learn what patients might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits, risks, and limitations.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/sitemap/modal-alias.cfm?modal=CT