Spinal X-rays done outside SickKids
Results are preferred in electronic form; otherwise please fax report to 416-813-6192 and send hardcopy with the family
SID means Source Image Distance
- In our department we use automatic exposure control (AEC) for both AP and lateral thoracic and lumbar spine views
- We use standard positioning for acquisition of images.
Lumbar AP/Oblique
| Film Speed | Focal Spot | SID | KVP | mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-2 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 66 | 200 |
3-6 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 70 | 200 |
7-11 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 74 | 200 |
12-16 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 76 | 250 |
17 years - adults | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 78 | 250 |
Lumbar Lateral
| Film Speed | Focal Spot | SID | KVP | mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-2 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 72 | 250 |
3-6 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 76 | 250 |
7-11 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 82 | 250 |
12-16 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 86 | 250 |
17 years - adults | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 88 | 320 |
Thoracic AP
| Film Speed | Focal Spot | SID | KVP | mA | mSec | MAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-2 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 64 | 250 | 25 | 6.4 |
3-6 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 66 | 250 | 32 | 8 |
7-11 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 68 | 250 | 50 | 12.5 |
12-16 years | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 70 | 320 | 64 | 20 |
17 years - adults | Fast | 0.6 | 44 in | 72 | 320 | 80 | 25 |