If a fixed kVp-variable mAs technique chart indicates that an abdomen measuring 26 cm requires 18 mAs @ 75 kVp,what exposure factors should be used for a 30-cm thick abdomen?

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The fixed kVp-variable mAs technique chart requires that the kVp remain constant (75)and the mAs double for every increase of 4-5 cm of thickness.In this case,the part is 4 cm thicker,requiring two times 18 or 36 mAs.

If a Fixed KVp-Variable MAs Technique Chart Indicates That an Abdomen