Siemens Software version syngo CT 2005C manual HeadSeqChild, 130

Children

HeadSeq_Child

Indications:

Sequential mode for routine head studies for children, e.g., tumors, hydrocephalus, hemorrhaging, abnor- malities, etc.

A range of 8.25 cm is predefined.

	HeadSeq
kV	130
Effective mAs	120
Rotation time	1.5 sec
Slice collimation	2.5 mm
Slice width	2.5 mm
Feed/Scan	5.0 mm
Kernel	C30s
CTDIVol	27.32 mGy
Effective dose	Male: 1.09 mSv*
	Female: 1.18 mSv*

*The conversion factor for a 7-year-old child, and a scan range of 82.5 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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