This secon giv
es the actual reference air kerma (rate) values for a number of frequently used X-ray
protocols and uoroscopy avors.
The measuring condions are as dened in Reference Air Kerma Measurement Setup (page 311). The
values are only applicable for the factory default X-ray protocol sengs, without overrides.
All given reference air kerma (rate) values have an accuracy of ±50%, in accordance with IEC
60601-2-43:2010 203.5.2.4.5.101c.
16.20.1 C12/F12 Systems
Exposure X-ray Protocols: Pediatric
Field of View: 0 1 2 3 4
Field Size (cm): 30 27 22 19 15
X-ray Protocol Paent T
ype Ref. AK (mGy/image)
Pediatrics
15 fps Normal
Default 0.195 0.212 0.244 0.283 0.329
Child, Small adult 0.115 0.125 0.145 0.169 0.198
Infant 0.074 0.079 0.088 0.099 0.114
Neonate 0.043 0.047 0.054 0.064 0.076
Pediatrics
30 fps Normal
Default 0.195 0.212 0.244 0.283 0.329
Child, Small adult 0.115 0.125 0.145 0.169 0.198
Infant 0.074 0.079 0.088 0.099 0.114
Neonate 0.043 0.047 0.054 0.064 0.076
Pediatrics
50 fps Normal
Default 0.195 0.212 0.244 0.283 0.309
Child, Small adult 0.116 0.125 0.145 0.169 0.185
Infant 0.074 0.079 0.088 0.099 0.108
Neonate 0.043 0.047 0.054 0.064 0.071
Exposure X-ray Protocols: Pediatric (ClarityIQ)
Field of View: 0 1 2 3 4
Field Size (cm): 30 27 22 19 15
X-ray Protocol Paent T
ype Ref. AK (mGy/image)
Pediatrics
15 fps Low Dose, <40 kg
Default 0.034 0.036 0.041 0.048 0.055
Pediatrics
15 fps Normal Dose, <40 kg
Default 0.056 0.060 0.067 0.076 0.086
Pediatrics
15 fps Low Dose, >40 kg
Default 0.066 0.071 0.083 0.096 0.112
Neonate, Infant, Child 0.034 0.036 0.041 0.048 0.055
Pediatrics
15 fps Normal Dose, >40 kg
Default 0.134 0.144 0.165 0.190 0.219
Neonate, Infant, Child 0.056 0.060 0.067 0.076 0.086
Technical In
formaon Typical Reference Air Kerma (Rate) Values
Azurion Release 1.2 Ins
trucons for Use 296 Philips Healthcare 4522 203 52421