Siemens Software version syngo CT 2005C manual HeadRoutineBaby

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.

	Head
kV	80
Effective mAs	122
Rotation time	1.5 sec
Slice collimation	2.5 mm
Slice width	3.0 mm
Feed/Rotation	5.0 mm
Pitch Factor	1.0
Increment	3.0 mm
Kernel	C30s
CTDIVol	7.89 mGy
Effective dose	Male: 0.84 mSv*
	Female: 0.92 mSv*

*The conversion factor for an 8-week-old child, and a scan range of 80 mm was used.

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

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