Total filtration of a tube is recommended to be:
0.5 mm aluminum equivalent
2.5 mm aluminum equivalent
2.0 mm aluminum equivalent
3.0 mm aluminum equivalent
2.5 mm aluminum equivalent
Rationale: Inherent and added filtration should be about 2.5 mm aluminum equivalent. Patient dose is most effectively reduced with 2.5 mm total filtration.
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