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Thorax
ThoraxHiRes 2
nd
reconstr.
kV 120
Effective mAs 90
Slice collimation 0.75 mm
Slice width 5.0 mm 1.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 13.5 mm
Rotation time 0.75 sec.
Kernel B30s B80s
Increment 5.0 mm 0.7 mm
Image order cr-ca
CTDI
w
7.6 mGy
Effective dose Male: 2.9 mSv
Female: 3.8 mSv
*With studies of interstitial changes in the lungs,
contrast medium is not necessary. This injection pro-
tocol applies for peripheral emboli studies. In this
case, you should reconstruct images with kernel B30,
and use mediastinum window for image display.
MPRthick: ThoraxHiRes coronal
Image thickness 2
Distance between images 2
Number of images 70
The 2
nd
reconstruction can be loaded in the 3D Card,
MPR. Select the Range function and a predefined range,
linked to the series, 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.
Contrast medium IV injection*
Start delay 20 – 25 sec.
Flow rate 3.0 ml/sec.
Total amount 100 ml
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