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1
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For all C-spine projections the cassette size is?

A

10x12

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For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the SID?

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40”

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For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the IR?

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@ level of tips of mastoid processes

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For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the CR?

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Perpendicular, enters neck just distal to tip of chin

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For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the breathing instructions?

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suspend

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For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the collimation?

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5x5

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For C-Spine AP Fuchs “Dens” what is the criteria to be met?

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entire dens in foramen magnum

no rotation-symmetry of mandible, cranium, vertebrae

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the cassette size?

A

10x12

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the IR position?

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@ level of axis

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the CR Position?

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perpendicular to center of IR entering midpoint of open mouth

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the breathing instructions?

A

phonate “ah” during exposure

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the collimation?

A

5x5

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the criteria to be met?

A

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

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For C-Spine AP Axial Open Mouth “C1-C2” what is the SID?

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30”

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For C- Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the cassette size?

A

10x12

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16
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For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the SID?

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40”

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17
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For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the IR?

A

center at level of C4

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For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the CR?

A

CR angle 15-20 degrees cephalic enters C5

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19
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For C-spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the breathing instructions?

A

suspend

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20
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For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the collimation?

A

10”lengthwise by 1”

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21
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For C-Spine AP axial “Intervertebral disk spaces” What is the criteria to be met?

A

C3-C7
open intervertebral disk spaces
spinous processes equidistant

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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the cassette size?

A

10x12

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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the SID?

24
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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the IR?

A

1” above EAM (ear hole)

25
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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the CR?

A

horizontal/perpendicular to C4

26
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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the breathing instructions?

A

Suspend @ full expiration

27
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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the collimation

28
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For Lateral Grandy C-spine “Zygapopyseal Joints” what is the criteria to be met?

A

all 7 cervical vertebrae and 1/3 of T1
superimposed zygapopyseal joint
open intervertebral disk spaces
C4 in center

29
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the cassette Size?

30
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the SID?

31
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the IR?

A

Center C4, IR 2” above EAM

32
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the CR?

A

horizontal and perpendicular to C4

33
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the breathing instructions?

34
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the collimation?

35
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For C-Spine Lateral Flexion & Extension what is the criteria to be met?

A

All 7 cervical vertebrae
superimposed zygapopyseal joint
open intervertebral disk spaces
superimposed mandible

36
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the cassette size?

37
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the SID?

38
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the IR?

A

center to C3 above the most prominent point of thyroid cartilage

39
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the CR?

A

@ C4 with 15-20 degrees cephalic angle

Patient is in a 45 degree angle

40
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the breathing instructions?

41
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the collimation?

42
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For C-spine AP axial oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the criteria to be met?

A

All 7 cervical vertebrae and 1st thoracic vertebrae
open intervertebral foramen
side FARTHEST from the IR

43
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the cassette size?

44
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the SID?

45
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the IR?

A

center at C5

46
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the CR?

A

Center at C4 with CR angle of 15-20 caudal

Patient will be rotated 45 degrees

47
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the breathing instructions?

48
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the collimation?

49
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For C-Spine PA Axial Oblique RAO/LAO what is the criteria to be met?

A

All 7 cervical vertebrae and 1st thoracic vertebrae
open intervertebral disk spaces
Side CLOSEST to the IR

50
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the cassette size?

51
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the SID?

52
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the IR?

A

center at level C7-T1 (2” above jugular notch)

53
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the CR?

A

@ C7-T1

CR angle of 3-5 degree caudal if cannot depress shoulders

54
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the breathing instructions?

55
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the collimation?

56
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For C-Spine Lateral “Swimmers” (C7-T1) what is the criteria to be met?

A

lower cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae

humeral heads minimally superimposed on vertebral column

Radiology 122 (18 decks)

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