Frontiers in Medicine (Jan 2024)

Long axial field of view PET/CT in critically ill patients: lessons from a case report

  • J. H. van Snick,
  • B. van Leer,
  • B. van Leer,
  • M. W. N. Nijsten,
  • J. Pillay,
  • J. Pillay,
  • R. H. J. A. Slart,
  • R. H. J. A. Slart,
  • A. W. J. M. Glaudemans,
  • N. D. van Rijsewijk

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1347791
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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The introduction of new long axial field of view (LAFOV) scanners is a major milestone in positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging. With these new systems a revolutionary reduction in scan time can be achieved, concurrently lowering tracer dose. Therefore, PET/CT has come within reach for groups of patients in whom PET/CT previously was undesirable. In this case report we discuss the procedure of a continuous bed motion (CBM) total-body [18F]FDG PET/CT scan in an intensive care patient. We emphasize the clinical and technical possibilities with this new camera system, a matched clinical protocol, and the added value of a dedicated team.

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