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AbdPelRoutine
Indications:
Spiral mode for routine studies in the region
of abdomen and pelvis, e.g. tumors, lymphoma,
abscesses, post-traumatic changes, etc.
AbdPelRoutine 2ndReconstr.
kV 120
Effective mAs *
Slice collimation 1.5 mm
Slice width 5.0 mm 5.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 24.0 mm
Rotation time 0.5 sec.
Kernel B30f B60f
Increment 5.0 mm 5.0 mm
Image order cr-ca
* The mAs should be adjusted to the body weight
of the child.
* The conversion factor for an 8-week-old, and a scan
range of 100 mm was used.
** The conversion factor for a 7-year-old and a scan
range of 150 mm was used.
Body weight kV mAs CTDIwEffective dose
(mGy) (mSv)
< 15 kg 120 20 1.4 Male: 0.9*
Female: 1.2*
15 – 24 kg 120 35 2.5
25 – 34 kg 120 55 3.8 Male: 2.3**
Female: 3.1**
35 – 44 kg 120 85 6.0
45 – 54 kg 120 120 8.4
Children