PUC series Flashcards
Which views in the PUC series have a bucky tilt of 45 degrees?
base posterior
vertex
Which views in the PUC series have a slight bucky tilt?
APOM
nasium
How do you determine the tube tilt for the Nasium view in the PUC series?
from the atlas plane line finding on the lateral film
What is the tube tilt for an APOM in the PUC series?
5-15 degrees cephalic
What is the tube tilt for the AP cervical?
15 degrees cephalic
What is the tube tilt for the base posterior and vertex?
no exact degree
Where do you put the CR for the lateral film in the PUC series?
C1
Where does the CR go for the nasium view in the PUC series?
EXITS the inferior tip of mastoid
Where does the CR go for the base posterior view in the PUC series?
enters behind the chin, exits the top of head
Where does the CR go for the vertex view in the PUC series?
enters top of head and exits behind the chin
Where does the CR go for the APOM view in the PUC series?
middle of the mouth
Where does the CR go for the AP cervical view in the PUC series?
C4
What is the SID placement for the PUC series?
lateral is at 72”, base posterior and vertex at 38-42”, and all others at 40”
What is the collimation for PUC views?
lateral 10x12 and all others 8x10
What views in the PUC series have orbital filtration?
APOM, Nasium, Base posterior, and vertex
“AN BV w/ orbits”
