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

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AP Cervical Obliques Criteria
(2)

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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

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Lateral Cervical Criteria:
(1)

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72” SID
CR is C4
Must include EAM and Hyoid bone
EXPOSE OF EXPIRATION (for shoulders)
Marker in the skull

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Swimmer’s Cervical Criteria:
(4)

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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

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5
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What is optimal order for fluid C-spine?

A
  1. Lateral (no angle)
  2. Obliques (angle-cephalic)
  3. AP (48” SID, same angle)
  4. Swimmers (change angle to Caudad same SID)
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