BCF Technology small animal exposure chart for Direct Digital

Radiography systems (DR) – Thorax and Abdomen

Suggested exposures are for a Focal Spot/Film Distance (FFD) of 100cm
without a grid

Thorax – lateral view Thorax – VD/DV view

Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted
(cm) kV mAs kV mAs (cm) kV mAs kV mAs
Cat/Small Dog (<15kg) Cat/Small Dog (<15kg)
7 60 1.5 7 60 1.5
9 60 1.5 9 60 2
12 70 2 12 70 2.5
15 70 2 15 70 2.5
Medium Dog (15-25kg) Medium Dog (15-25kg)
18 75 2 18 75 2.5
21 80 2 21 80 2.5
23 80 4 23 80 4.5
Large Dog (>25kg) Large Dog (>25kg)
25 80 6 25 80 6.5

Abdomen – lateral view Abdomen – VD/DV view

Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted
(cm) kV mAs kV mAs (cm) kV mAs kV mAs
Cat/Small Dog (<15kg) Cat/Small Dog (<15kg)
6 50 2.5 6 50 3
8 50 3 8 50 3.5
10 55 3.5 10 55 4
12 60 4 12 60 4.5
14 65 5 14 65 5.5
16 70 6 16 70 6.5
Medium Dog (15-25kg) Medium Dog (15-25kg)
18 75 7 18 70 7.5
20 80 7 20 80 7.5
22 80 8 22 80 8.5
Large Dog (>25kg) Large Dog (>25kg)
24 80 10-15 24 80 10-15

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BCF Technology small animal exposure chart for Direct Digital
Radiography systems (DR) – Pelvis/Hips, Extremities and Skull
Suggested exposures are for a Focal Spot/Film Distance (FFD) of 100cm
without a grid

Pelvis/Hips – lateral view Pelvis/Hips – VD view

Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted
(cm) kV mAs kV mAs (cm) kV mAs kV mAs
Cat/Small Dog (<15kg) Cat/Small Dog (<15kg)
8 55 2 8 55 2.5
10 55 2.5 10 55 3
12 55 3 12 55 3.5
14 60 4 14 60 4.5
16 60 4 16 60 4.5
Medium Dog (15-25kg) Medium Dog (15-25kg)
18 60 5 18 60 5.5
20 70 6 20 70 6.5
Large Dog (>25kg) Large Dog (>25kg)
22 70 7 22 70 7.5

Extremities – lateral and CC/DP views Skull – lateral and DV/VD views
Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted
(cm) kV mAs kV mAs (cm) kV mAs kV mAs
Cat/Small Dog (<15kg) Cat/Small Dog (<15kg)
1 50 1.5 8 50 1.5
2 50 1.5 10 60 2.5
3 50 1.5 12 75 4
4 50 2 Medium Dog (15-25kg)
5 60 2.5 14 75 6
Medium Dog (15-25kg) 16 80 6
6 60 3 Large Dog (>25kg)
8 60 3.5 18 80 8
Large Dog (>25kg)g
10 60 3.5
12 65 4
14 65 5

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BCF Technology small animal exposure chart for Direct Digital
Radiography systems (DR) – Spine
Suggested exposures are for a Focal Spot/Film Distance (FFD) of 100cm
without a grid

Thoracic Spine – lateral view Thoracic Spine – VD view

Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted
(cm) kV mAs kV mAs (cm) kV mAs kV mAs
Cat/Small Dog (<15kg) Cat/Small Dog (<15kg)
7 55 3.5 7 55 4
9 60 4 9 60 4.5
12 65 5 12 65 5.5
15 75 6 15 75 6.5
Medium Dog (15-25kg) Medium Dog (15-25kg)
18 80 7.5 18 80 8
21 80 7.5 21 80 8
23 80 8.5 23 80 9
Large Dog (>25kg) Large Dog (>25kg)
25 80 9-10 25 80 9-10

Cervical Spine – lateral and VD views Lumbar Spine – lateral and VD views
Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted Thickness Suggested Suggested Adjusted Adjusted
(cm) kV mAs kV mAs (cm) kV mAs kV mAs
Cat/Small Dog (<15kg) Cat/Small Dog (<15kg)
7 50 2.5 6 50 3
9 55 3.5 8 50 3.5
12 60 4 10 55 3.5
15 70 5 12 60 4.5
Medium Dog (15-25kg) 14 65 5.5
18 75 7 16 70 6
21 80 7 Medium Dog (15-25kg)
23 80 7.5 18 75 7.5
Large Dog (>25kg) 20 80 7.5
25 80 8-10 22 80 8.5
Large Dog (>25kg)
24 80 9-10

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