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Thorax 2
nd
reconstr.
kV 110
Effective mAs *
Slice collimation 1.0 mm
Slice width 3.0 mm 1.25 mm
Feed/Rotation 9.0 mm
Rotation time 0.6 sec.
Kernel B41s B60s
Increment 3.0 mm 0.8 mm
Image order cr-ca
Tips
• Children with a body weight of more than 55 kg
should be examined with an adult protocol.
• Two recon jobs are predefined for image reconstruc-
tion of routine thorax and thin slice lung.
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 body weight
of the child.
Body weight kV mAs CTDI
Vol
(mGy)
< 15 kg 110 20
15 – 24 kg 110 26 2.6
25 – 34 kg 110 39 3.5
35 – 44 kg 110 65
45 – 55 kg 110 90 8.2
Children
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