Table 1:

Maximum entrance air kerma rates for the 3 fluoroscopic modes I, II, and III on the reference and dose-reduction platformsa

Platform, ModeFrames/SecondFiltrationMaximum EAKR (mGy/min)
Reference
    I60.4 mm Cu +1 mm Al22
    II12.50.4 mm Cu +1 mm Al44
    III12.50.1 mm Cu +1 mm Al79
DRT
    I150.4 mm Cu +1 mm Al11
    II150.4 mm Cu +1 mm Al26
    III150.1 mm Cu +1 mm Al62
  • Note:—DRT indicates dose-reduction technology.

  • a The operator chooses the fluoroscopy mode on the dose-reduction platform independent of the DSA program and the targeted dose-reduction setting used for angiography.