Lab 2 Resource Sheet - Hip Flashcards
1
Q
Patient position and setup devices:
A
supine
B-HR
HOC holding ring
styrofoam block between feet taped or strapped
2
Q
scanning borders
A
top of the iliac creat to 7-10 cm below lesser trochanter
3
Q
Field arrangement
A
POP
4
Q
Depth of treatment
A
midplane
5
Q
Field size and borders
A
Superior border: 1.5 cm above femoral head
Inferior border: 2 cm below lesser trochanter
Using guide radius tool, draw a block 1.5 cm around the bone including the femoral head and greater trochanter
6
Q
prescription
A
250 cGy / fx. x 14 fx. = 3500 cGY total / 6MV/ MIDPLANE