Siemens SOMATOM Manual&Nbsp;

Vascular
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Hints
• CARE Bolus may be used to optimize the bolus tim-
ing.
• Set the ROI for monitoring scan with triggering
threshold of 120 HU, or use manual triggering.
• If Topo length 1024 mm is not long enough, you can
also choose the 1540 mm long Topogram.
• Position the patient as feet first. Bend the feet
together if necessary.
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay 10 – 20 sec.
Flow rate 3.0 – 3.5 ml/sec.
Total amount 120 – 150 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