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Post-mortem Computed Tomography Basics - Facility & Technical Aspects

In the first webinar, participants will be introduced to x-ray computed tomography (CT) and some key differences between CT and traditional x-ray.  The basic specifications of a CT scanner (such as bore diameter, maximum image size, and table specifications) will be introduced, with reference to their impact on whole body post-mortem scanning in particular.  Basic considerations for deploying a CT scanner in a medical examiner setting (cost, personnel, space, safety) will also be discussed.  

This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on April 13, 2021.

Date Published: April 13, 2021