RADT 3044- cranium/sinuses/facial bones exam Flashcards
what position is the pt in for Lateral Cranium proj
RAO/LAO
what plane is parallel for the Lateral Cranium proj
MSP
what plane is perpendicular for Lateral Cranium proj
IP (interpupillary line)
what plane is perpendicular to the anterior border of the collimation/IR
IOML
CR for Lateral Cranium proj
perpendicular
SID for Lateral Cranium proj
40 inches
centering for Lateral Cranium proj
2” superior to EAM
collimation for Lateral Cranium proj
1/2”-1” beyond superior, anterior, and posterior surfaces (approx. 12x10)
marking for Lateral Cranium proj
lead marker, side closest, anterior
shielding for Lateral Cranium proj
gonadal
BI for Lateral Cranium proj
suspend
Eval Criteria: Lateral Cranium proj (pt not titled or rotated demonstrated by):
superimposed orbital roofs, sella turcica in profile, superimposed mandibular rami, superimposed mastoid regions and EAM, superimposed TMJs
Eval Criteria: Lateral Cranium proj (if IOML is perpendicular to IR/collimation)
mandibular rami NOT superimposing the C-spine
what is the method name for the PA axial cranium
caldwell
what planes are perpendicular for PA axial cranium
OML- done by placing the forehead and nose against the bucky; MSP is also
CR for PA axial cranium
15 caudal (i got called down a well when i was 15)
SID for PA axial cranium
40 inches