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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