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

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

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Medicine

VOLUME=10

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1347791

DOI=10.3389/fmed.2023.1347791

ISSN=2296-858X

ABSTRACT=<p>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 [<sup>18</sup>F]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.</p>