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NeckRoutine
Indications:
Spiral mode for routine neck studies, e. g. tumors,
lymphoma, abscesses, etc.
A range of 15 cm will be covered in 8.3 sec.
Neck
kV 110
Effective mAs *
Slice collimation 2.0 mm
Slice width 3.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 18.0 mm
Rotation time 0.8 sec.
Kernel B50s
Increment 3.0 mm
Image order ca-cr
Tips
• Children, who are more than 6 years old should be
scanned with an adult protocol.
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay exam dependent
Flow rate dependent upon needle size/Access site
Total amount 1 – 2 ml per kg of body weight
* The mAs should be adjusted to the age of the child.
Age kV mAs CTDI
Vol
(mGy)
< 3 years 110 35 2.7
3 years – 6 years 110 50 3.9
Children
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