Table 2 Parameters of CT Scanners At Pediatric and General EDs
Parameters | Pediatric ED | General EDs |
|---|---|---|
Tube Potential, kV | 100, 120 | 100,120 |
Median Tube Current - Exposure Time Product (IQR), mAs | ||
  ≤ 6 months | 148.50 (135.25–184.00) | 263.00 (−) |
  > 6 months to ≤3 years | 176.00 (156.00–210.00) | 288.00 (257.25–300.00) |
  > 3 years to ≤6 years | 196.00 (181.75–239.00) | 294.00 (229.50–336.00) |
  > 6 years to ≤10 years | 244.00 (192.50–260.00) | 300.00 (250.00–312.00) |
  > 10 years | 204.00 (187.00–264.00) | 320.00 (238.00–360.00) |
Median Scan Range (IQR), cm | ||
  ≤ 6 months | 16.32 (15.14–17.36) | 12.93 (−) |
  > 6 months to ≤3 years | 18.20 (16.91–19.50) | 17.40 (10.89–27.74) |
  > 3 years to ≤6 years | 18.63 (18.00–19.74) | 13.41 (11.58–17.24) |
  > 6 years to ≤10 years | 19.17 (18.49–20.32) | 17.16 (15.02–18.60) |
  > 10 years | 19.60 (18.78–20.63) | 18.49 (16.78–19.39) |
Pitch Value | 0.55–1.55 | 0.5–1.55 |
Rotation Time, seconds | 0.28–1.0 | 0.5–1.0 |
Collimation, mm | ||
 Siemens | 128 × 0.6, 192 × 0.6 | 128 × 0.6, 192 × 0.6 |
 Toshiba | 40 × 0.6 | 40 × 0.6 |
Reconstruction Technique | Iterative | Iterative |
Section Thickness, mm | 3 | 3 |