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This page contains radiographic exposure values

Adult Thumb

Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance
ThumbPA502.5DetailNo100 - 115cm (40 inches)

Oblique502.5DetailNo100 - 115cm (40 inches)

Lateral502.5DetailNo100 - 115cm (40 inches)

Paediatric Thumb

Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance
ThumbPA482DetailNo100 - 115cm (40 inches)

Oblique482DetailNo100 - 115cm (40 inches)

Lateral482DetailNo100 - 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

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