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Chapter 1

Introduction to abdominal CT

In this chapter, you will learn the key principles and terminology that will guide you as you review and interpret CT examinations.
12 Lessons
38:24 min
Introduction to abdominal CT intro
0:27 min
Appreciating the role of abdominal CT
4:00 min
Speaking like a radiologist
5:41 min
Describing pathology like a radiologist
2:42 min
Distinguishing imaging planes
4:27 min
Measuring attenuation
5:58 min
Applying HU measurement skills
1:33 min
Mastering the basic window settings
2:44 min
Adjusting window settings to evaluate all structures
4:36 min
Organizing and reviewing studies in a PACS viewer
2:15 min
Bonus lesson (non-accredited)—how to use a PACS viewer
4:01 min
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Chapter 2

Choosing the right study

Here, you will learn when to use contrast and how to differentiate CT phases. We’ll cover ordering specialty exams like cancer staging CTs or urologic studies.
10 Lessons
32:03 min
Choosing the right study intro
0:30 min
Deciding when to use contrast
4:24 min
Differentiating between phases of the CT exam
1:50 min
Applying multiphasic exams in emergency settings
5:36 min
Ordering the right study for cancer staging
4:46 min
Diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma with CT
2:42 min
Addressing flank pain or renal masses
4:06 min
Ordering a urogram
4:55 min
Selecting a cystogram
3:14 min
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Chapter 3

Imaging the abdominal organs and bowel

In this chapter, you will learn to use a PACS viewer and apply a systematic search pattern to evaluate all important organ systems.
10 Lessons
28:01 min
Imaging the abdominal organs and bowel intro
0:26 min
Evaluating the liver
3:04 min
Evaluating the biliary system and pancreas
3:56 min
Imaging the spleen and adrenal glands
2:54 min
Mastering the genitourinary system
5:01 min
Evaluating the lower esophagus and stomach
2:09 min
Imaging the small bowel
3:48 min
Viewing the peritoneal cavity
3:42 min
Running the large bowel and appendix
3:01 min
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Chapter 4

Imaging other important abdominal structures

This chapter will focus on assessing vessels, lymph nodes, the body wall, and bones on an abdominal CT study.
9 Lessons
25:44 min
Imaging other important abdominal structures intro
0:25 min
Checking the abdominal arteries
4:10 min
Checking the abdominal veins
4:13 min
Screening the lymph nodes
3:42 min
Evaluating the body wall
3:19 min
Evaluating the bones
3:09 min
Bringing it all together
6:07 min
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Abdominal CT Essentials Outro
0:39 min
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