Children
HeadRoutine_Baby
Indications:
Routine head spiral studies, e.g., brain tumors, cranial trauma, hydrocephalus, hemorrhaging and other abnormalities etc.
A range of 8 cm will be covered in 27 sec.
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kV | 80 |
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Effective mAs | 122 |
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Rotation time | 1.5 sec |
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Slice collimation | 2.5 mm |
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Slice width | 3.0 mm |
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Feed/Rotation | 5.0 mm |
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Pitch Factor | 1.0 |
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Increment | 3.0 mm |
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Kernel | C30s |
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CTDIVol | 7.89 mGy |
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Effective dose | Male: 0.84 mSv* |
| Female: 0.92 mSv* |
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*The conversion factor for an
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay | exam dependent |
Flow rate | dependent upon needle size/ |
| Access site |
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Total amount | 1 – 2 ml per kg of body weight |
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