Siemens SOMATOM Manual&Nbsp;

Shoulder
225
Hints
• Use raw data to review a target region if necessary.
• For image reconstruction of soft tissue use kernel
B31s and a slice width of 5.0 mm.
• Coronal and sagittal 2D planar reconstructions are
important for evaluation of the joint space & bursa
sacs in CT arthograms.
• 3D renderings are helpful for complex fractures &
dislocations.
Emotion 6 Shoulder 2
nd
recon.
3
rd
recon.
kV 130
Effective mAs/
Quality ref. mAs
100
Rotation Time 1.5 sec.
Acquisition 6 x 1.0 mm
Slice collimation 1.0 mm
Slice width 5.0 mm 5.0 mm 5.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 6.0 mm
Pitch Factor 1.0
Increment 5.0 mm 5.0 mm 5.0 mm
Kernel B60s B20s B20s
CTDI
Vol 12.70 mGy
Effective dose Male: 2.96 mSv
Female: 3.52 mSv

Siemens SOMATOM Specifications

General

Category	CT Scanner
Rotation Time	0.25 seconds
Tube Voltage	70-150 kV
Bore Size	78 cm
Max Table Load	250 kg
Gantry Aperture	78 cm
Table Weight Capacity	250 kg
X-ray Tube Voltage	70-150 kV
Scan Time per Rotation	0.25 seconds
Software	Syngo
Connectivity	DICOM