Lateral thoracic Flashcards
What can be done to help be sure that there is no rotation?
Have patient bend knees, hands up like your praying to help
Why does the text recommend that a left lateral be performed?
Decrease magnification of heart
What is the central ray location?
t7, posterior half of thorax
What breathing instructions are recommended for this image? Why?
breathing technique to blur ribs and lung markings
What other breathing instructions can be used for this image?
Suspend after expiration
Why is a sponge placed under the lower thoracic/upper lumbar region?
To prevent sagging
If this area is not supported, what may be necessary?
Throw tube angle if you cannot support lower thorax
If T1-T3 are not visible, what additional image may need to be performed?
Swimmers needed
What structures are best demonstrated on this image?
Intervertebral disk space and intervertebral foramena
How can you determine if there is rotation?
If intervertebral foramena are closed there is rotation, posterior ribs superimposed
What can be done to help decrease the amount of scatter radiation that reaches the IR?
Put a lead shield next to patients back
