Positioning Review Flashcards
1
Q
Minimum series for cervical
A
AP, APOM, Lat
2
Q
Cx AP
A
- Measure at C4 @ 15 degrees
- SID = 40”
- Tube at 15 degrees up
- Shows C3-CT
3
Q
Cx APOM
A
- Measure at C4 @ 15 degrees
- SID = 40”
- Center at lips
- Shows C0-CT
4
Q
Cx Lateral
A
- Measure at C6
- SID = 72”
- Center on cassette
- Shows C0-CT
5
Q
Cx Oblique
A
- Measure at C4 with 15 degrees
- SID = 72”
- 15 degree down angle for PA (RAO/LAO patient position) 15 degree up angle for AP (RPO/LPO patient position)
- Shows IVFs
6
Q
Swimmer’s
A
- Measure through CT
- Shows CT area
- Can position slightly lower to see upper thoracic spine
- SID: 40”
7
Q
Tx AP
A
- Measure through sternum
- SID: 40”
- Hold breath in
- Shows CT to TL
8
Q
Tx Lateral
A
- Measure through axilla
- SID: 40”
- Hold breath in
- Shows CT to TL
9
Q
LX AP
A
- Measure through iliac crest
- SID: 40”
- Hold breath OUT
- Shows TL to hip
10
Q
LX Lateral
A
- Measure through iliac crests (With big hips and a small waist measure at ASIS)
- SID: 40”
- Hold breath OUT
- Shows TL to hips
11
Q
L5/S1 spot
A
- Measure through ASIS
- SID: 40”
- Shows L5 and S1
12
Q
AP axial lumbosacral
A
- Measure through ASIS at 25 degrees OR reduce SID to 35”
- Shows lumbosacral and SI
- Shoot 1” below ASIS for SI joints
13
Q
LX oblique
A
- Measure through crests at 45 degrees (oblique)
- SID: 40”
- Hold breath OUT
- shows pars and facets
- AP same side (ASS) PA opposite side (POOP)
14
Q
Sacrum AP
A
- Measure at ASIS with 15 degree up angle
- Tube 15 degree up angle
- Shows sacrum
15
Q
Coccyx AP
A
- Measure at ASIS with 10 degree down angle
- Tube 10 degree down angle
- Shows coccyx
