Practical possibilities Flashcards

1
Q

How do you position a patient for T-spine

A

Feet first, supine, sponge under the knees, arms over head

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2
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What is the internal laser for T-Spine

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2” above jugular notch (T1)

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3
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What is the start and end location for T-Spine

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Just above T1 to just below T12 (UNLESS specific levels specified)

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4
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What should be included in the DFOV for T-Spine

A

Transverse and spinous processes

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5
Q

What is the patient position for L-Spine

A

Feet first, supine, sponge under knees for comfort, arms over head

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6
Q

What is the internal laser for L-Spine

A

Xiphoid (T9/T10)

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7
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What is the start and end location for L-spine

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Just above L1 to mid sacrum just below the sacroiliac joint (UNLESS level is specified)

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8
Q

What is the patient position for C-Spine

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Head first, supine, sponge under knees, using a head scoop.
Ask the patient to lower their shoulders as much as possible

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9
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What is the internal laser for C-spine

A

glabella

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10
Q

What is the coronal laser for C-spine

A

EAM

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11
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What is the start and end location for C-spine

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Just above skull base to mid T1 (unless specified)

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12
Q

What is the patient position for Neck C+

A

Head first, supine, sponge under knees, lowered shoulders, extend the neck so that hard palate is perpendicular to table

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13
Q

What is the internal laser for neck C+

A

Glabella

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14
Q

What are the breathing instructions for neck C+

A

Hold breath and do not swallow

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15
Q

What are the start and end locations for neck C+

A

Mid orbit to clavicular heads (include soft tissue of neck)

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16
Q

What is the contrast media required for neck C+

A

SPLIT BOLUS
1: 50ml @ 2.0ml/s
2 min delay
2: 75ml @ 2.0ml/s

in total: 125ml @ 2.0ml

17
Q

What gauge needle is required for 125ml @ 2.0ml/s

A

24 gauge or larger

18
Q

What is the patient position for Head C+

A

Head first in scoop, supine, sponge under knees

19
Q

What must you check regarding patient position before advancing into gantry for Head C+

A

The IPL is aligned

20
Q

Where is the internal laser for head C+

A

Chin/Mentum

21
Q

Where is the coronal laser for head C+

A

EAM

22
Q

What must you angle parallel to the gantry for Head C+

A

SOML

23
Q

What are the start and end locations for Head C+

A

Just below base of skull to just above vertex. Angle the box to avoid the lens of the eyes as much as possible

24
Q

What is the contrast media for Head C+

A

100ml @ 1.0ml/s
scan delay 5 min

25
Q

What is the patient position for Facial Bones

A

Head first in scoop, supine, sponge under knees, tuck patient chin down as much as possible

26
Q

What must you check positioning wise before advancing the patient into the gantry for facial bones

A

IPL is aligned

27
Q

What is the internal laser for facial bones

A

Just inferior to the chin

28
Q

What is the coronal plane for Facial bones

A

EAM or midway between EAM and outer canthus

29
Q

What are the start and end locations for the facial bones scan

A

Just below mandible to just above frontal sinus

30
Q

What is the patient position for Sinuses

A

Head first, supine, sponge under knees

31
Q

What must you check before advancing the patient into the gantry for sinuses

A

IPL aligned

32
Q

What is the internal laser for Sinuses

A

Chin/Mentum (with OML parallel)

33
Q

What is the coronal laser for sinuses

A

EAM

34
Q

What is the start and end location for a facial bone helical scan (transverse plane)

A

Above the frontal sinus to below the hard palate

35
Q

What is the start and end location for facial bone Axial scan (coronal plane) and how does the patient position differ

A

The patient will be head first prone
Mid sella turcica to through the frontal sinus