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Table 2 Imaging technique settings in AP pelvic radiography^a

From: Gonad shielding in paediatric pelvic radiography: disadvantages prevail over benefit

Age	n	Filter^b	High voltage	mAs value^c	AEC	Grid
(years)	n	(mm Cu)	(kV)	(mAs)	(yes/no)	(yes/no)
0-1	36	-	50	4.2	n	n
1-5	63	0.1	55	5.2	n	n
5-10	43	0.1	55/60	6.5	n	n
10-15^d	27	0.1	70	12	y/n	y/n
10-15^e	26	0.1	81	13	y	y

^aThe average focus-image receptor distance was 117 ± 24 cm
^bInherent filtration was 3.3 mm Al-equivalent
^cTube current exposure time product
^dSmaller children, typically no grid and no AEC
^eLarger children, typically with grid and/or AEC

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