Headseq - Siemens SOMATOM Manual

Children

HeadSeq

Indications:
Sequential mode for routine head studies for children,
for example, tumors, hydrocephalus, hemorrhaging,
abnormalities, etc.
For SOMATOM Emotion 16-slice configuration:
A scan range is predefined with 8.5 cm.
For SOMATOM Emotion 6-slice configuration:
A scan range is predefined with 9.0 cm.
Emotion 16
kV
Effective mAs/
Quality ref. mAs
Rotation time
Acquisition
Slice collimation
Slice width
Feed/Scan
Kernel
CTDI
Vol
Effective dose
522
HeadSeq
110
260
1.5 sec.
2 x 5.0 mm
5.0 mm
5.0 mm
10.0 mm
C30s
37.44 mGy
Male: 1.83 mSv*
Female: 1.96 mSv*