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SpineMPR
Indications:
Spiral mode for the spine when Multi planar reforma-
tion (MPR) are intended, e. g. post-traumatic changes,
tumors, malformations, CT-myelography, etc.
SpineMPR 2
nd
reconstr.
kV 120
Effective mAs *
Slice collimation 0.75 mm
Slice width 1.0 mm 1.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 13.5 mm
Rotation time 0.75 sec.
Kernel B30s B60s
Increment 0.7 mm 0.7 mm
Image order cr-ca
* The mAs should be adjusted to the body weight
of the child.
Children
* The conversion factor for an 8-week-old,
and a scan range of 100 mm was used.
** The conversion factor for a 7-year-old and a scan
range of 200 mm was used.
Body weight kV mAs CTDI
w
Effective dose
(mGy) (mSv)
< 15 kg 120 21 1.7 Male: 1.0*
Female: 1.6*
15 – 34 kg 120 40 3.4 Male: 1.8**
Female: 2.8**
35 – 54 kg 120 70 5.9