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AAAA.2.1 Common Context
Table AAAA.2-1 is basically the same for each model so it is shown here rather than duplicating it. The second half for two different scanner models is then shown below in Table AAAA.2-2 and Table AAAA.2-3.
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Table AAAA.2-1. Routine Adult Head - Context |
Attribute |
Tag |
Value |
Equipment Modality (0008,0221)CT |
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Custodial |
(0040,A07C) |
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Organization |
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Sequence |
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>Institution Name |
(0008,0800)Mercy Hospital |
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>Institution Code |
(0008,0082) |
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Sequence |
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Responsible Group |
(0008,0220)(C2183225, UMLS, "Neuroradiology") |
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Code Sequence |
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Protocol Name |
(0018,1030)AAPM Routine Adult Head (Brain) |
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Potential Scheduled (0018,9906)(24725-4, LN, "CT HEAD") , |
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Protocol Code |
(24726-2, LN, "CT HEAD WITHOUT THEN WITH IV CONTRAST") , |
Sequence |
(24727-0, LN, "CT HEAD WITH IV CONTRAST")
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PotentialReasonsfor(0018,9908)Acute head trauma\
Procedure
Suspected acute intracranial hemorrhage\
Immediate postoperative evaluation following brain surgery\
Suspected shunt malfunctions, or shunt revisions\
Mental status change\
Increased intracranial pressure\
Headache\
Acute neurologic deficits\
Suspected hydrocephalus\
Evaluating psychiatric disorders\
Brain herniation\
Drug toxicity\
Suspected mass or tumor\
Seizures\
Syncope\
Detection of calcification\
When magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging is unavailable or contraindicated, or if the supervising physician deems CT to be most appropriate.