Siemens syngo CT 2005C - Manual (Page 97)

Shoulder
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Hints
• Use raw data to review a target region if necessary.
• For image reconstruction of soft tissue, use kernel
B31s and a slice width of 5.0 mm.
• Coronal and sagittal 2D planar reconstructions are
important for evaluation of the joint space & bursa
sacs in CT arthograms.
• 3D renderings are helpful for complex fractures &
dislocations.
Shoulder 2 nd reconstruction
kV 130
Effective mAs 70
Rotation time 1.0 sec
Slice
collimation 1.5 mm
Slice width 3.0 mm 2.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 3.0 mm
Pitch Factor 1.0
Increment 3.0 mm 1.5 mm
Kernel B60s
CTDI Vol 7.55 mGy
Effective dose Male:
0.94 mSv
Female:
1.13 mSv
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