C-Spine Projections Flashcards
For all C-spine projections the cassette size is?
10x12
For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the SID?
40”
For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the IR?
@ level of tips of mastoid processes
For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the CR?
Perpendicular, enters neck just distal to tip of chin
For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the breathing instructions?
suspend
For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the collimation?
5x5
For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the criteria to be met?
entire dens in foramen magnum
no rotation-symmetry of mandible, cranium, vertebrae
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the cassette size?
10x12
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the IR position?
@ level of axis
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the CR Position?
perpendicular to center of IR entering midpoint of open mouth
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the breathing instructions?
phonate “ah” during exposure
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the collimation?
5x5
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the criteria to be met?
entire articular surface of the atlas and axis
superimposed occlusal plane of upper incisors/base of skull
includes: dens, atlas, axis and articulations between C1 and C2
For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the SID?
30”
For C- Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the cassette size?
10x12
For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the SID?
40”
For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the IR?
center at level of C4
For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the CR?
CR angle 15-20 degrees cephalic enters C5
For C-spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the breathing instructions?
suspend
For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the collimation?
10”lengthwise by 1”
For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the criteria to be met?
C3-C7
open intervertebral disk spaces
spinous processes equidistant
For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the cassette size?
10x12