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NeckRoutine
Indications:
Spiral mode for routine neck studies, e. g. tumors,
lymphoma, abscesses, etc.
NeckRoutine 2
nd
reconstr.
kV 120
Effective mAs *
Slice collimation 1.5 mm
Slice width 6.0 mm 3.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 18 mm
Rotation time 0.75 sec.
Kernel B30s B60s
Increment 6.0 mm 3.0 mm
Image order cr-ca
* The mAs should be adjusted to the age of the child.
* The conversion factor for an 8-week-old,
and a scan range of 80 mm was used.
** The conversion factor for a 7-year-old and a scan
range of 120 mm was used.
Age kV mAs CTDI
w
Effective dose
(mGy) (mSv)
< 3 years 120 40 2.9 Male: 0.7*
Female: 0.8*
3 years – 120 60 4.3
6 years
6 years – 120 90 6.5 Male: 0.8**
12 years Female: 0.8**
Children
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