Rad Pro T Spine Flashcards

1
Q

what is the SID for AP T-spine

A

40 inches

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2
Q

patient position for AP t-spine

A

-MSP to the midline of the grid
-superior edge of IR 1 1/2 to 2 inches above shoulders

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3
Q

respiration for AP t-spine

A

suspend at the end of full expiration (minimizes air in lungs which creates a more uniform exposure of anatomy)

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4
Q

CR for AP t-spine

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perpendicular to IR, approx. halfway between the jugular notch( T2-T3) and xiphoid process (T9-T10)

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5
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SID for lateral T-spine

A

40 inches

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6
Q

Patient position for lateral t-spine

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  • Left lateral to place heart closer to IR which minimizes superimposition of the vertebrae near the heart (superior edge of IR 1 1/2 to 2 inches above relaxed shoulders)
  • Center the posterior half of the thorax to the midline of the grid and at T7
    -Arms at right angles to the long axis of the body
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7
Q

Respiration for lateral T spine

A

suspend at the end of full expiration or breathing technique (to blur pulmonary vascular markings)

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8
Q

CR for lateral t-spine

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perpendicular to the center of the IR at the level of T7
(May have a tube angle if spine is not supported horizontally)

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9
Q

If the spine is not supported horizontally, what will you do to your tube for males and females?

A

15 degree cephalic tilt for males

10 degree cephalic tilt for females

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10
Q

Which projection of the t-spine shows the intervertebral foramina

A

Lateral

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11
Q

How many bones make up the t-spine

A

12

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12
Q

Is the t-spine true/movable or false/fixed?

A

True/movable

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13
Q

Is the thoracic curve convex or concave ANTERIORLY

A

concave

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14
Q

How many vertebral bones are there in the upper 3 regions of the vertebral column

A

24

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15
Q

Any abnormal increase in the anterior or posterior concavity of the thoracic curve is called

A

Kyphosis

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16
Q

Landmark at T1

A

Approx. 2 inches above jugular notch

17
Q

Landmark at T2-T3

A

Jugular notch

18
Q

Landmark at T4-T5

A

Sternal angle

19
Q

Landmark at T7

A

Inferior angles of scapulae

20
Q

Landmark at T9-T10

A

Xiphoid process

21
Q

Is the thoracic curve considered lordotic or kyphotic

A

Kyphotic

22
Q

is the thoracic curve is concave or convex POSTERIORLY

A

convex