Table 4.
HVLs and QVLs were found for various kVps and types of bowties on each make and model of scanner; axial scan mode and 1 s exposure times were used for all techniques. Six, five, and four techniques were tested on each of the three GE VCT, GE LightSpeed 16, and Siemens Sensation 64 units, respectively.
| Scanner make and model | kVp | mA s | No. of channels | Channel width (mm) | Bowtie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE VCT | 80, 100, 140 | 350 | 64 | 0.625 | Large |
| 120 | 350 | 64 | 0.625 | Small, medium, large | |
| GE LightSpeed 16 | 80 | 350 | 16 | 1.25 | Large |
| 100, 140 | 250 | 16 | 1.25 | Large | |
| 120 | 250 | 16 | 1.25 | Small, large | |
| Siemens Sensation 64 | 80, 100, 120, 140 | 350 | 24 | 1.2 | Large |