Thorax
ThoraxRoutine
kV 120
Effective mAs 100
Slice collimation 1.5 mm
Slice width 6.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 30.0 mm
Rotation time 0.5 sec.
Kernel B40f
Increment 6.0 mm
Image order cr-ca
CTDI
w
7.0 mGy
Effective dose Male: 2.8 mSv
Female: 3.6 mSv
You could repeat the same protocol simply by clicking
the chronicle with the right mouse button for “repeat“.
E. g. when both non-contrast and contrast studies are
required.
For lung cancer staging, this protocol can be combined
with protocol “Neck Routine”.
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay 25 – 30 sec.
Flow rate 2.5 ml/sec.
Total amount 80 ml
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