Cervical Lab Exam Flashcards
1
Q
AP Cervical Criteria:
(3)
A
48” SID
10 degrees cephalic
CR is C4
(must include EAM and hyoid bone)
marker must be in the skull
2
Q
AP Cervical Obliques Criteria
(2)
A
72” SID
15 degrees cephalic
CR is C4
(must include EAM and Hyoid bone)
MARK SIDE UP
Move chin up and head out of the way
3
Q
Lateral Cervical Criteria:
(1)
A
72” SID
CR is C4
Must include EAM and Hyoid bone
EXPOSE OF EXPIRATION (for shoulders)
Marker in the skull
4
Q
Swimmer’s Cervical Criteria:
(4)
A
48” SID
CR is C5 (for C7 to T1 space)
5 degrees caudad
Left arm raised and right arm/shoulder dropped down
Marker in the skull
5
Q
What is optimal order for fluid C-spine?
A
- Lateral (no angle)
- Obliques (angle-cephalic)
- AP (48” SID, same angle)
- Swimmers (change angle to Caudad same SID)