EXIT EXAM RADIO

Question 1

Lateral Lumbar 
Cassette size:
SID and kVP
Grid?
Central ray? Tube tilt?
Breathing?
Special considerations

Answer 1

Measure: top of lateral aspects of iliac crests 
Casset: 24 x 43
SID: 150, kvP: 90 
Grid: Yes 
Central Ray: 2cm above iliac crest 
No tube tilt 
Breathing: Full expiration 

Must see L1 and upper sacrum- is it in the light?
GONADAL shielding -males

Question 2

AP Lumbopelvic 
Cassette size:
SID and kVP
Grid?
Central ray? Tube tilt?
Breathing?
Special considerations

Answer 2

35 x 43 - big
SID: 15- kvp: 80 
Grid Yes 
Central Ray- 2cm below iliac crests 
No tube tilt
Breathing: full expiration 
GONADAL shielding 
INTERNALLY ROTATE HIPS 
measure at central ray

Question 3

PA lumbosacral Spot 
Cassette size:
SID and kVP
Grid?
Central ray? Tube tilt?
Breathing?
Special considerations

Answer 3

Cassette: 24 x 30 Portrait or landscape 
SID: 150, kVP: 80 
Grid yes 
Central ray L5/s1 disc
Tube tilt 25deg caudal 
Breathing: suspended respiration