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1
Q

what are some technical points to consider when looking at a CT scan

A

caudal veiw
age effect
diagonal image plane

2
Q

what is the radiation exposure for a head CT

A

200x chest x ray

3
Q

what system can be used for interpreting CTs and MRIs

A

A - adequacy, alignment, artifact
B- bones, blood, brain
C- cisterns and ventricles
S- subcutaneous and surfaces

4
Q

describe the differences between an extradural and a subdural haematoma

A

edh- lens shaped, brain compression and shift

SDH- around the edge

5
Q

what technical points should be considered when looking at MRIs

A
caudal view
age effect
weighted
plane 
MRI variants