Exposure - Sternum

This page contains radiographic exposure values Adult Sternum Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance Sternum Right Anterior Oblique 75 25 x 3 seconds Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 75 25 Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Paediatric Sternum Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance Sternum Right Anterior Oblique 70 18 x 3 seconds Regular Yes 100 - 115cm (40 inches) Lateral 70 18 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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