Advanced Methods in Diagnostic Imaging I

natomy I and II, Physiology I and II and Equipment and Instrumentation in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy

Theoretical classes will be expository with students’ interaction in order to make the procedure known and in the theoretical-practical classes exercises will be carried out that focus on all stages of the procedures under study, from the preparation of the patient for the procedure, preparation of the exam, indications and contraindications and administration of contract products.

The student must acquire knowledge about:

• Computed Tomography, appropriate to the equipment technology, in accordance with Good Practices, namely in respect of the ALARA concept

• Differences in the execution of procedures in different clinical contexts

The student must acquire skills to:

• Evaluate and identify the most appropriate radiological procedure based on clinical information

• Apply critical thinking in order to facilitate diagnostic decisions related to diagnostic optimization and acceptability

• Create and manipulate images efficiently and appropriately to the patient and their clinical situation

The student must acquire skills in:

• Apply critical reasoning according to the practical result based on scientific evidence

• Comply with all tasks of a procedure, including administration of contrast and the decision to perform additional or future procedures

• Evaluate your procedures in accordance with Good Practices.

Principles of Image Acquisition of Computed Tomography.

Computed Tomography of the limbs, chest, abdomen, neck, spine and skull.

Protocol optimization without neglecting positioning, inclusion, quality protection and security criteria.

Different types of contrast used in Computed Tomography.

Intervention procedures using Computed Tomography.

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Main Bibliography

SEMEDO, Luís Curvo – Rastreio do cancro do pulmão por tomografia computorizada de baixa dose. . vol.16 nº 61 (Jan./Mar. 2004)

MÜLLER, Nestor L. – Doenças intersticiais crónicas : correlação da tomografia computorizada de alta resolução com patologia. . vol.16 nº 61 (Jan./Mar. 2004)

MARCHIORI, Edson ; PEREIRA, Cyntia Inez Guedes Soares ; SOUZA, Arthur Soares – Tomografia computorizada de alta resolução na avaliação da pneumonia por pneumocystis carinii em doentes com síndrome de imunodeficiência . . vol.15 nº 59 (Jul. Set. 2003)

MOSS, Albert A. ; ; GOLDBERG, Henry I., ed. lit. – Computed tomography, ultrasound and X-Ray : an integrated approach. New York : Masson, cop. 1979. XI, 557 p.. ISBN 0-89352-0551

Multislice CT. Berlin ; Heidelberg ; New York [etc.] : Springer, 2003. 208 p. ISBN 3-540-40590-9

SIEGEL, Marilyn J. – CTA of mediastinal vascular anomalies. . vol.18 nº 70 (Abr.- Jun. 2006)

VERSCHAKLEN, J. A. ; WEVER, W. de – Computed tomography of the Lung. Berlin : Springer, 2010. viii, 191 p. ISBN 978-3-642-06561-3

MOLLET, Nico R. ; CADEMARTIRI, Filippo ; FEYTER, Pim J. de – Non-invasive multislice CT coronary imaging. . vol. XIV, nº4 (Julho/Agosto 2005)

WEBB, W. Richard ; BRANT, William E. ; HELMS, Clyde A. – Fundamentals of body CT. 2nd ed. Philadelphia [etc.] : W. B. Sauders Company, cop. 1998. XII, 364 p.. ISBN 0-7216-6862-3

BUZUG, Thorsten M. – Computed tomography : from photon statistics to modern cone-beam Ct. Berlin : Springer, 2008. XIII, 521 p.. ISBN 978-3-540-39407-5. ISBN 978-3-540-39408-2 (e-ISBN)

LIPSON, Scott A. – MDCT and 3D workstations : practical how-to guide and teaching file. New York : Springer, 2006. XII, 315 p.. ISBN 978-0-387-25679-5

HOSTEN, Norbert ; LIEBIG, Thomas – CT of the head and spine. Stuttgart; New York : Thieme, 2002. XI, 436 p.. ISBN 978-3-13-126711-9