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Children
Hints
• Children older than age 6 should be examined with
an adult protocol.
• CARE Bolus may be used to optimize the bolus timing
with a triggering threshold of 120 HU, or use manual
triggering.
• An advanced algorithm allow for improved head
image quality, without any additional post-process-
ing.
•To work without CARE Dose 4D use for children
< 3 years 100 mAs
3-6 years 150 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