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Children
HeadSeq_Baby
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.
* The conversion factor for an 8-week-old child, and a
scan range of 82.5 mm was used.
HeadSeq
kV 80
Effective mAs 250
Rotation time 1.5 sec
Slice collimation 2.5 mm
Slice width 2.5 mm
Feed/Scan 5.0 mm
Kernel C30s
CTDIVol 16.18 mGy
Effective dose Male: 1.71 mSv*
Female: 1.87 mSv*
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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