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Extremity
Indications:
Spiral mode for extremity studies, e. g. post-traumatic
changes, tumors, malformations, etc.
A range of 10 cm will be covered in 10.5 sec.
Extre 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 0.8 sec.
Kernel B41s B70s
Increment 3.0 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 15 1.4
15 – 34 kg 110 25 2.3
35 – 54 kg 110 50 4.5
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 coronal
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.