CT Windowing, level, and shortcuts

CT Window presets and shortcuts help optimize the visualization of specific tissues and structures. Below is a comprehensive list of common presets, their clinical applications, and keyboard shortcuts:

Common CT Windows:CT windows

  • Abdomen: WW 400 / WL 50 — 2

  • Bone: WW 2500 / WL 500 — 3

  • Lung: WW 1500 / WL -600 — 4

  • Mediastinum: WW 350 / WL 50 — 5

  • Brain: WW 70 / WL 35 — 6

  • Liver: WW 150 / WL 30 — 7

  • Posterior Fossa: WW 250 / WL 80 — 8

  • Stroke: WW 8 / WL 32 — 9

     

Other Keys

    • Autowindow0

    • DICOM Windowing1

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