Parameters for CT cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine myelogram (Siemens dual-source, dual-energy CT models)
| DECT Model | Somatom Definition Flash | Somatom Force |
|---|---|---|
| Description | 128-Section dual-source, dual-energy CT | 192-Section dual-source, dual-energy CT |
| kV(p) | A: 100 B: Sn 140 | A: 100 B: Sn 150 |
| Quality reference mAs | A: 230 B: 178 | A: 260 B: 130 |
| Scan FOV (mm) | A: 500 B: 332 | A: 500 B: 356 |
| Rotation time (sec) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Pitch | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Collimation (mm) | 32 × 0.6 | 128 × .06 |