Exposure - Lumbar Spine

This page contains radiographic exposure values Adult Lumbar Spine Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance Lumbar AP 75 35 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 80 40 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Oblique 75 40 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) L5S1 AP - Axial 75 35 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 85 50 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Paediatric Lumbar Spine Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance Lumbar AP 65 25 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 70 30 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Oblique 65 30 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) L5S1 AP - Axial 65 25 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 75 40 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) These are average exposures using a Carestream CR system, exposures may vary dramatically between different film/screen combinations, CR or DR systems Exposure Chart◄....Go Back to Exposure Values homepage

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