10 point plan Flashcards
What is the first step
Patient identification
Is it correct
What is step 2
Area of interest
Is all relevant anatomy included based on the clinical indications
What is step 3
Markers and legends
Is there a visible and correct marker
What is step 4
Correct projection
Is the position and angle correct for the projection
Did you do the right projection for indication
What is step 5
Exposure
Is it under or over exposed
What is step 6
Definition
Is it sharp enough, can you see bone cortices
What is step 7
Collimation
Can you see all areas of interest
Is it too wide
What is step 8
Artefacts
If visible, is it on patient or imaging process
Is it covering anatomy
What is step 9
Do you need to repeat?
What is step 10
Pathology
Is there visible pathology or is it old injuries