Siemens SOMATOM Sensation 16 Application Manual page 129

Pelvis
kV
Effective mAs
Slice collimation
Slice width
Feed/Rotation
Rotation time
Kernel
Increment
Image order
CTDI
w
Effective dose
nd
The 2 reconstruction can be loaded in the 3D Card,
MPR. Select the Range function and a predefined range,
linked to the series, will pop up.
Please notice, if you are not satisfied with the Range
preset adapt the parameters to your needs and link them
to the series.
MPRthick: HipSpi
Image thickness
Distance between images
Number of images
In case of 3D study only, mAs can be reduced up to
50%, images should be reconstructed with 50% over-
lapping and kernel B10.
If only one side is examined, it is advisable to enter the
side in the comment line.
HipSpi
120
150
0.75 mm
5.0 mm
12.0 mm
1.0 sec.
B30s
5.0 mm
cr-ca
11.7 mGy
Male: 2.2 mSv
Female: 2.0 mSv
2 nd reconstr.
1.0 mm
B60s
0.7 mm
coronal
2
3
30
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