10.3 Selecting patient size
Use this button to select the patient size:
•
XS = Child
•
S = Small adult
•
M = Medium-sized adult
•
L = Large adult
•
XL = Extra large adult
The preset exposure values are shown below the patient sizes.
NOTE
Selecting child patient (XS) will automatically reduce the exposure area.
NOTE
The exposure values will automatically change according to the selected
patient size.
10.4 Adjusting exposure values for current exposure
The exposure values have been preset at the factory for each patient size.
The preset exposure values are average values and they are only meant to
guide the user.
NOTE
Always try to minimize the radiation dose to the patient.
The preset exposure values are shown in the following table.
Factory presets for panoramic exposures
PATIENT SIZE
kV VALUE
mAs VALUE
Child (XS)
64
110
Small adult (S)
66
125
Medium-sized adult (M)
68
140
Large adult (L)
70
160
Extra large adult (XL)
72
180
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