bladder procedures

Question 1

part position for AP axial bladder cystogram

Answer 1

MSP centered to midline, shoulders and hips in same plane, arms moved out of anatomy of interest, legs extended

Question 2

central ray and SID for AP axial bladder cystogram

Answer 2

15* caudal, 40

Question 3

centering for AP axial bladder cystogram

Answer 3

MSP, 2 inches above upper border of pubic symphysis

Question 4

collimation for AP axial bladder cystogram

Answer 4

10x12 CW

Question 5

breathing instructions for AP axial bladder cystogram

Answer 5

suspend after expiration

Question 6

part position for AP oblique bladder

Answer 6

40-60* posterior oblique position, align pubic arch closer to the midline of the IR, extend and abduct thigh of elevated side to prevent superimposition of the bladder

Question 7

centering for AP oblique bladder

Answer 7

2 inches medial to upper ASIS, 2 inches above upper border of pubic symphysis

Question 8

collimation for AP oblique bladder

Answer 8

10x12 CW

Question 9

part position for lateral bladder

Answer 9

lateral recumbent, right or left side, knees flexed, MCP aligned to midline, flex elbows and place hands under head

Question 10

centering for lateral bladder

Answer 10

MCP, 2 inches above upper border of pubic symphysis

Question 11

collimation for lateral bladder

Answer 11

10x12 LW