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:

• 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

• • Autowindow — 0

  • DICOM Windowing — 1