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Chest radiography in children
| Age | Voltage | Exposure time (ms) | Automatic exposure | Additional filtration | Collimator | Sensitivity class | Field size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 m | 60–65 | < 4 | No | 1 Al + 0.1 Cu | No | 200–400 | Mandible-T12/L1 |
| 1–18 m | 60–65 | 4–10 | No | 1 Al + 0.1 Cu | No | 400–600 | C4 – T2/L1 |
| 18 m–7 yrs | 60–65 | < 10 | No | 1 Al + 0.1 Cu | No | 600–800 | Apices-T12/L1 |
| 8–18 yrs | 115–125 | < 10 | No/yes | 1 Al + 0.1 Cu | Yes, 8/40 | 600–800 | Apices-T12/L1 |
