Lumbars and Such Flashcards
Where does the ID blocker go for the lumbosacral views?
UP (away from anatomy)
What are the breathing instructions for all lumbosacral views?
Exhale and hold
Why is the breathing instruction for lumbosacral views exhale and hold?
Expiration elevates the diaphragm to get it out of the way
Which has a center BELOW the iliac crest: lumbo-pelvic or lumbar spine?
Lumbo-pelvic
Which has a center ABOVE the iliac crest: lumbo-pelvic or lumbar spine?
Lumbar spine
Where is the caliper measurement for the AP lumbo-pelvic?
A-P at the THICKEST part of the abdomen
Where does the CR go for the AP lumbopelvic for both genders?
- -1 inch below crest for females,
- -2 inches below for males (due to pelvic girdle differences)
What anatomy must be present for the AP lumbopelvic film?
L1 to ischial tuberosities
Where should the bottom of the film be for the AP lumbopelvic film?
1 inch below ischial tuberosities or 3 inches below top of greater trochanter
Where should the male shield be placed for the AP lumbopelvic?
Just below pubic arch (1.5 inches below top of symphysis)
Where should the female shield be placed for the AP lumbopelvic?
Bottom tip (of heart) just superior to pubic symphysis and position widest part just medial and inferior to ASIS
What should you do if L1 gets clipped with an AP lumbopelvic film?
Separate L1 AP shot
What should you do if the ischial tuberosities get clipped with an AP lumbopelvic film?
Move film and CR down and take again
What two pieces of anatomy should be specifically checked for symmetry following an AP lumbopelvic film?
Iliac wings and obturator foramina
We must be careful to now allow the male shield to cover what pieces of anatomy in the AP lumbopelvic?
Symphysis or bottom of ischial tuberosities
Where does the CR go for a lateral lumbar?
1 inch ABOVE crest (around L3) and midway between ASIS and PSIS on midaxillary line
A shield is used for what lumbosacral views?
ONLY lumbopelvic (and AP full spine)
What is the collimation for a lateral lumbar film?
10x17
What do we do for a lateral lumbar when we have a patient with hips larger than the waist?
Add filter down to crest
If the patient presents with a global curvature, which side should go next to the bucky?
Side of convexity