Operating instructions

Vascular
451
Hints
• CARE Bolus may be used to optimize the bolus tim-
ing.
• Set the ROI for monitoring scan in the aortic arch
with triggering threshold of 120 HU, or use manual
triggering.
ThorAngio 2
nd
reconstr.
kV 120
Effective mAs/
Quality ref. mAs
120
Rotation time 0.5 sec.
Acquisition 16 x 0.75 mm
Slice collimation 0.75 mm
Slice width 5.0 mm 3.0 mm
Feed/Rotation 13.8 mm
Pitch Factor 1.15
Increment 5.0 mm 3.0 mm
Kernel B30f B30f
CTDI
Vol
9.4 mGy
Effective dose Male: 6.14 mSv
Female: 7.6 mSv
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay 10 – 15 sec.
Flow rate 2.5 ml/sec.
Total amount 80 ml