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Children
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• Children, who are older than age 6, should be
scanned with an adult protocol as the skull by this
time is fully grown.
• When bone structure is of interest, use kernel C60s
for image reconstruction.
• An advanced algorithm allows for improved head
image quality, without additional post-processing.
• In order to optimize image quality versus radiation
dose, scans are provided within a maximum scan
field of 300 mm with respect to the iso-center. No
recon job with a field of view exceeding those limits
will be possible. Therefore, patient positioning has to
be performed accurately to ensure a centered loca-
tion of the skull.
•To work without CARE Dose 4D use for children
< 6 month 90 mAs
6 month-3 years 150 mAs
3-6 years 220 mAs.
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay exam dependent
Flow rate dependent upon needle size/Access
site
Total
amount
1 – 2 ml per kg of body weight

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