Specials
A range for the Thorax of 25 cm will be covered in 15 sec., a range for the AbdPelvis of 20 cm will be cov- ered in 12 sec.
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kV | 130 | 130 |
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Effective mAs | 40 | 60 |
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Rotation time | 1.0 sec | 1.0 sec |
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Slice collimation | 5.0 mm | 5.0 mm |
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Slice width | 8.0 mm | 8.0 mm |
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Feed/Rotation | 20.0 mm | 20.0 mm |
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Pitch Factor | 2.0 | 2.0 |
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Increment | 8.0 mm | 8.0 mm |
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Kernel | B41s | B41s |
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CTDIVol | 4.31 mGy | 6.47 mGy |
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Effective dose | Male: | Male: |
| 1.82 mSv | 2.59 mSv |
| Female: | Female: |
| 2.45 mSv | 3.31 mSv |
•For long range scanning, please pay attention to the mark of scannable range on the table mattress while positioning the patient.
•In some cases, it might be advisable to position the patient feet first so that there will be more space for the intensive care equipment around.
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