Siemens Software version syngo CT 2005C manual HeadRoutineChild, 130

Children

HeadRoutine_Child

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	130
Effective mAs	60
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	13.66 mGy
Effective dose	Male: 0.55 mSv*
	Female: 0.60 mSv*

*The conversion factor for a 7-year-old child, and a scan range of 80 mm was used.

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