Operating instructions

Children
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Hints
• If necessary, scan down to the aortic arch or medi-
astinum to include the entire lesion.
• Cooperative children can be instructed to hold their
breath during the acquisition.
• Children, who are more than 6 years old should be
scanned with an adult protocol.
•To work without CARE Dose 4D use for children
< 3 years 40 mAs
3-6 years 60 mAs
Contrast medium IV injection
Start delay exam dependent
Flow rate dependent upon needle size/Access
site
Total
amount
1 – 2 ml per kg of body weight