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Brain Morphology–Computed Tomography
About the Measure
Domain
Sickle Cell Disease – Neurology, Quality of Life, and Health Services
Measure
Brain Morphology
Definition
Medical imaging to determine anatomic features of the brain.
About the Protocol
Description of
Protocol
Noncontrast Computed Tomography (CT) of the brain is a
noninvasive radiological assessment that produces cross-sectional
images due to X-ray absorption by specific tissues. The American
College of Radiology–American Society of Radiology (ACR–ASNR)
Practice Parameter for the Performance of Computed Tomography of
the Brain (Amended 2014, Resolution 39) outlines principles for
performing high-quality CT imaging of the brains of adult and pediatric
participants. Topics covered include indications for CT of the brain,
qualifications and responsibilities of personnel, specifications of the
examination, documentation, equipment specifications, radiation
safety, and quality control and improvement, safety, infection control,
and patient education.
Protocol text
Noncontrast Computed Tomography (CT) of the Brain
The American College of Radiology–American Society of Radiology
(ACR–ASNR) Practice Parameter for the Performance of Computed
Tomography of the Brain (Amended 2014, Resolution 39) can be
found on the American College of Radiology website:
http://www.acr.org/~/media/ACR/Documents/PGTS/guidelines/CT_Br
ain.pdf
Participant
All ages
Source
American College of Radiology–American Society of Radiology
(ACR–ASNR). (2014). ACR-ASNR Practice Parameter for the
Performance of Computed Tomography of the Brain (Amended 2014,
Resolution 39). Available from
http://www.acr.org/~/media/ACR/Documents/PGTS/guidelines/CT_Br
ain.pdf
Language of
Source
English
Personnel and
Training Required
See the American College of Radiology–American Society of
Radiology (ACR–ASNR) Practice Parameter for Performing and
Interpreting Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) available from
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24.pdf
Equipment Needs
See Section VI. Equipment Specifications in the American College of
Radiology–American Society of Radiology (ACR–ASNR) Practice
Parameter for the Performance of Computed Tomography of the
Brain available from
http://www.acr.org/~/media/ACR/Documents/PGTS/guidelines/CT_Br
ain.pdf
Protocol Type
Noninvasive radiologic assessment
General References
Audebert, H. J., & Fiebach, J. B. (2015). Brain imaging in acute
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complications of sickle cell disease. Clinical Radiology, 52(11), 821–
829.
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A., Émond, M., Jin, A.Y., Oczkowski, W.J., Sahlas, D.J., Murray, H.,
MacKey, A., Verreault, S., Wells, G.A., Dowlatshahi, D., Stotts, G.,
Stiell, I.G., & Sharma, M. Computed tomography identifies patients at
high risk for stroke after transient ischemic attack/nondisabling stroke:
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