Pediatric Use: Summary of Safety Instructions
Patient Size Selection
The CS 9600 provides the following design features and instructions that enable safer use of our device with pediatric patients.
The two smallest patient size icons (
) represent the exposure values for children and adolescent patients.
Both patient sizes are associated with reduced kV/mA values which may reduce the dose related to these exposure parameters.
Pediatric Patient Sizes
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Child patient size |
Recommended for children between 5 to 12 years old [~ 21 kg (46 lb); 113 cm (44.5 in) to ~ 52 kg (115 lb); 156 cm (61.5 in)]. |
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Adult small patient size |
Recommended for adolescents of approximately ~ 52 kg (115 lb); 156 cm (61.5 in). |
