Color Coding For Kids Protocol Selection - GE Revolution CT User Manual

3.3 Color Coding for Kids Protocol Selection

Based on the Broselow-Luten Pediatric System, the Color Coding for Kids system was
developed to help you select the correct pediatric CT protocol. The system divides the protocols
into nine color zones based on height and weight, and incrementally increases scan technique
as the patient's size increases. This arrangement of protocols assists you in reducing the
variations in pediatric protocol selection. If the patient weight is unavailable, a Broselow-Luten
Tape can also be used to obtain the weight based on the length.
Once you select the Pediatric selector, the Pediatric
the protocol a color icon along with the zone number will be indicated. The notes area of the
protocol selector will display the zone ranges for weight and length, color name and the weight/
color zone number.
NOTE: Weight-specific protocols are enforced for all anatomical areas except
and
based on patient age as opposed to patient weight/height.
Chapter 5 Pediatrics and Small Patients
Illustration 2: Protocol Category dropdown
Miscellaneous . Protocols in the Head and Orbit categories are usually defined
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Protocol List displays. Next to the name of
Head , Orbit ,
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