Siemens SOMATOM Manual page 580

Children
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay
Flow rate
Total
amount
Hints
• Children older than age 6 should be scanned with an
adult protocol.
• CARE Bolus may be used to optimize the bolus timing
with a triggering threshold of 120 HU, or use manual
triggering.
• To work without CARE Dose 4D use for children
< 3 years 100 mAs
3-6 years 150 mAs
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exam dependent
dependent upon needle size/Access
site
1 – 2 ml per kg of body weight