A patient measuring 26 cm requires 25 mAs at 75 kVp based on a fixed kVp/variable mAs technique chart. What technique should be used for the next patient, who measures 34 cm?

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In that a fixed kVp/variable mAs technique chart is being used, the kVp must remain at 75. The patient measuring 34 cm (8 cm larger than the first) requires the mAs to be doubled twice (twice the mAs for every increase of 4-5 cm).

A Patient Measuring 26 Cm Requires 25 MAs at 75