70
SpineSagittal
Indications:
Spiral mode for the spine when Multi Planar Reforma-
tion (MPR) are intended, e. g. post-traumatic changes,
tumors, malformations, CT-myelography, etc.
A range of 15 cm will be covered in 18.7 sec.
Spine 2
nd
reconstr.
kV 110
Effective mAs *
Slice collimation 1.0 mm
Slice width 1.25 mm 1.25 mm
Feed/Rotation 9.0 mm
Rotation time 1.0 sec.
Kernel B41s B60s
Increment 0.8 mm 0.8 mm
Image order cr-ca
* The mAs should be adjusted to the body weight
of the child.
Children
Body weight kV mAs CTDI
Vol
(mGy)
< 15 kg 110 40 3.5
15 – 24 kg 110 50 4.4
25 – 34 kg 110 60 5.2
35 – 44 kg 110 70 6.1
45 – 55 kg 110 80 7.0
For the 2
nd
reconstruction the Autoload into the MPR
Range on the 3D Card is activated. The images will
be automatically loaded into 3D, MPR, and a sagittal
MPRthick Range will pop up.
Please notice, if you are not satisfied with the Range
preset adapt the parameters to your needs and link
them to the series.