Siemens SOMATOM Manual&Nbsp;

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• For lung cancer evaluation, this protocol can be com-
bined with protocol “Neck Routine”.
• Low dose lung images are usually evaluated using
lung window setting. Soft tissue/bone window set-
tings may be used to detect the presence of calcifica-
tions in the nodules.
• It is essential to use the same protocol for follow-up
studies to check for progression.
• CARE Dose 4D is off as default because for LungLow-
Dose protocols the lowest mAs values are used.
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay 30 sec.
Flow rate 2.5 ml/sec.
Total amount 50 – 70 ml

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