Xenon-enhanced CT scanning
Purposedetermine changes in cerebral blood flow

Xenon-enhanced CT scanning is a method of computed tomography (CT scanning) used for neuroimaging in which the subject inhales xenon gas while CT images are made.[1] The method can be used to assess changes in cerebral blood flow in the period shortly after a traumatic brain injury,[1] or to detect or indicate the location of a stroke.[2] Xenon acts as a contrast medium and the saturation of brain tissue is proportional to blood flow. This allows the estimation of blood flow to any given brain area based on imaging results.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Zink BJ (March 2001). "Traumatic brain injury outcome: Concepts for emergency care". Ann Emerg Med. 37 (3): 318–32. doi:10.1067/mem.2001.113505. PMID 11223769.
  2. ↑ Mallatt, Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm, Jon. Human anatomy (Seventh edition. ed.). Boston: Pearson. p. "Topics of Anatomy". ISBN 978-0321822413.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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