Orbits Positioning Flashcards

1
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Whats another name for the optic foramen view orbits?

A

Rhese Method

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Whats another name for the rhese method?

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Optic foramen view

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What are the structures seen for the optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?

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  • Optic canal and optic foramen visible at end of sphenoid ridge in inferior and lateral quadrant of orbit
  • Entire orbital rim
  • Supraorbital margins on same line
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Where is the CR for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?

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  • Enters 1” superior and posterior to the TEA (top of ear attachment)
  • Exits mid orbit on side closest to IR
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How is the patient positioned for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?

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  • The patient is prone
  • Chin, cheek, and nose resting against the table (3 point landing)
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What is a 3 point landing?

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Where the chin, cheek, and nose are pressed against a surface

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What is it called when the chin, cheek, and nose are pressed against a surface?

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3 point landing

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Where is the AML for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?

A

Perpendicular to IR

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Where is the MSP for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?

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  • 37 degrees from vertical
  • 53 degrees from horizontal
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What are the structures seen for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?

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  • Superimposed orbital roofs
  • Demonstrates foreign body
  • Perform upright if suspected blow out fracture or another fracture is noted to rule out blood in the sinus cavity
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Where is the CR for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?

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Perpendicular to IR centered to outer canthus of eye

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How is the patient positioned for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?

A
  • Patient in RAO or LAO
  • Adjust head to true lateral
  • Instruct patient to look straight ahead
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Where is the MSP for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?

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Parallel to plane of IR

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Where is the IP line for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?

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perpendicular to the plane of IR

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Where is the IOML for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?

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Perpendicular to the edge of IR

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16
Q

Whats another name for the parietoacanthial orbits view?

A

Modified waters method

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17
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What another name for the modified waters method orbits view?

A

parietoacanthial view

18
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What are the structures seen for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?

A
  • Petrous pyramids lying low below the orbital shadows
  • Symmetrical visualization of orbits
  • Demonstrates localization of foreign body
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Q

Where is the CR for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?

A

Perpendicular to mid-IR exiting the orbits

20
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Where is the OML for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?

A

50 degrees with IR

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Q

Where is the MSP for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?

A

Perpendicular to IR

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How is the patient positioned for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?

A
  • Patient in PA/prone position
  • Head tilted back with chin resting on table/bucky
  • Patients eyes are closed
23
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What structures are seen for a PA axial orbit view?

A
  • Symmetrical superior orbital fissures demonstrated between the greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid bone
  • Petrous pyramids below inferior margins of the orbits
24
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Where is the CR for a PA axial orbit view?

A

Exits through the center of the orbits

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Where is the MSP & OML for a PA axial orbit view?
Perpendicular to IR
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How is the patient positioned for a PA axial orbit view?
- Patient is prone/upright - Patient rests forehead and nose on table/bucky - Patients eyes are closed
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How much is the CR angled for a PA axial orbit view?
30 degrees caudal
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Whats the difference between a PA caldwell and a PA axial?
- PA caldwell uses a 15 degree caudal angle - PA axial used 30 degrees caudal angle
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What do you do to the kVp for a PA Caldwell orbit view?
Increase kVP by 5 to compensate for large CR angle
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What breathing technique do you use for a PA Caldwell orbit view?
Suspended respiration
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What SID is used for a PA Caldwell orbit view?
40" bucky
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What IR is used for a PA Caldwell orbit view?
10x12 portrait
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What SID is used for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?
40" bucky
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What IR is used for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?
10x12 transverse
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What breathing technique is used for an optic foramen (rhese method) orbits?
Suspended respiration
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What SID is used for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?
40" bucky
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What IR is used for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?
10x12 portrait
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What breathing technique is used for a lateral orbit view (most affected side only)?
Suspend respiration
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What SID is used for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?
40" bucky
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What IR is used for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?
10x12 portrait
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What breathing technique is used for a parietoacanthial (modified waters) orbit view?
Suspended respiration