Scanner User Manual

Abdomen
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Hints
• You could repeat the same protocol by simply click-
ing the chronicle with the right mouse button for
“repeat“, e.g., when both non-contrast and contrast
studies are required.
• Delayed scans may be required for the kidneys &
bladder.
AbdRoutine
kV 130
Effective mAs 60
Rotation time 0.8/1.0 sec
Slice collimation 4.0 mm
Slice width 5.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 14.4 mm
Pitch Factor 1.8
Increment 5.0 mm
Kernel B41s
CTDIVol
6.47 mGy
Effective dose Male: 2.61 mSv
Female: 3.32 mSv
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay 50 – 60 sec.
Flow rate 1.0 – 2.0 ml/sec.
Total amount 100 ml
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