Primer For New Trainees In Diagnostic Radiology: Study Search Patterns

OVERVIEW

Every study in radiology can have a “search pattern” which refers to a guide on how to read through the study in question. The search patterns for various imaging studies are organized here.

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) STUDY SEARCH PATTERNS

The search patterns for various CT studies are organized here:

• CT Head (Non-Contrast)
• CT Chest (Non-Contrast)
• CT Abdomen/Pelvis (IV Contrast, Portal Venous Phase)

More detailed aspects of reading certain studies are listed here: 

•  Evaluating For Pulmonary Embolus On A CT PE Study