Center The Patient Properly When Using Smartma; Increase The Pitch; Use Small Sfov Filters - GE Revolution CT User Manual

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Illustration 4: Maximum patient diameter guide for low kV selection (1) and Lateral Patient

3.5.3 Center the patient properly when using SmartmA

Properly center the patient. This is critical with SmartmA.
Double check and verify the table height is centered to the patient.
Raise or lower the table as needed before taking the scouts.
After the scouts are taken and prescription is done, verify the mA table calculations before
confirming the scan.
Make sure minimum mA and maximum mA values are set appropriately.
Set the mA procedure in the Scan chapter.
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3.5.4 Increase the pitch

Increase the pitch.
Increasing the pitch decreases the amount of radiation needed to cover the region indicated,
usually without compromising the diagnostic quality of the scan.
Increasing pitch from 1.0 to 1.375:1 decreases dose by a factor of about 27%.

3.5.5 Use Small SFOV Filters

Use the smallest SFOV whenever possible, depending on the exam and size of the patient.
Matching the appropriate SFOV bowtie filter to the size of the patient ensures the dose is
delivered where it is needed, and filtered where it is not needed.
Small SFOV supports DFOVs up to 32 cm in diameter.
Chapter 5 Pediatrics and Small Patients
Diameter in cm (2)
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