Ch. 8 - Cervical Spine Flashcards
1
Q
AP Axial Cervical Spine
A
IR: 10 x 12” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at CC (12 mAs)
SID: 40”
CR: 15-20 degrees cephalad, entering C4/Thyroid cartilage
Respiration: Suspend
2
Q
AP - Open Mouth Cervical Spine
A
IR: 10 x 12” CW
Technique: 75 kVp at 26 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: Entering midpoint of open mouth
Respiration: Say “ahhh”
3
Q
AP Fuchs
A
IR: 10 x 12” CW
Technique: 75 kVp at 26 or 20 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: Enters the neck on the MSP just distal to the tip of the chin
Respiration: Suspend
Position:
