Dual Energy - Module 3 - Recon Parameters Combined

What does SPP stand for?

• Special Precision Positioning

• Spectral Positioning Pathway

• Siemens Processing Pathway

• Spectral Post Processing

Answer explanation

Rapid Results can be configured to automatically create the following in Syngo.via

• MIP

• VRT

• MPR

• SPP

FAST DE and FAST DE Results are the same thing

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FAST DE : Mixed image with extra algorithms to give improved image quality vs a standard mixed 'M' recon

FAST DE Results : applies DE Application classes to A+B data, creates results straight to PACS

Which Monoenergetic keV reconstruction would be best to visualise images with reduced iodine uptake?

• 50keV

• 90keV

• 120keV

• 150keV

A DE Composition of 0.3 indicates

• 30% low kV mixed with 70% high kV

• 0.3 pitch

• 0.3% low kV

• 30keV equivalent