Scanner User Manual

Specials
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A range for the Thorax of 25 cm will be covered in
15 sec., a range for the AbdPelvis of 20 cm will be cov-
ered in 12 sec.
• For long range scanning, please pay attention to the
mark of scannable range on the table mattress while
positioning the patient.
• In some cases, it might be advisable to position the
patient feet first so that there will be more space for
the intensive care equipment around.
Thorax AbdPelvis
kV 130 130
Effective mAs 40 60
Rotation time 1.0 sec 1.0 sec
Slice collimation 5.0 mm 5.0 mm
Slice width 8.0 mm 8.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 20.0 mm 20.0 mm
Pitch Factor 2.0 2.0
Increment 8.0 mm 8.0 mm
Kernel B41s B41s
CTDIVol 4.31 mGy 6.47 mGy
Effective dose Male:
1.82
mSv
Female:
2.45
mSv
Male:
2.59
mSv
Female:
3.31
mSv
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