RDGR 283 LO2 part 2 Flashcards
what are the 2 most common indications for pediatric skull series?
- rule out craniosynostosis (premature closure of one or more of the cranial sutures)
- Rule out fracture (accidental, non-accidental, forcep extraction at birth)
What is replacing skull x-ray images?
CT
What method is used for newborn to 3 years for skull images?
the bunny method
What position are infants in for skull images?
supine
What plane is the skull in AP in and where is the CR centered for the skull images?
OML perpendcular. CR centered to nasion
What plane is the skull in AP Axial Townes in and where is the CR centered for the skull images?
OML perpendicular to IR. CR enters 1-2” superior to glabella with 30” caudal angle. (2.5 inches superior to glabella passing through the level of EAM)
how is the patient positioned for a lateral vertical beam for the skull and where is the CR
position one sponge just posterior to the vertex of the skull, the other hand will hold the mental protuberance of the mandible. CR enters 1cm superior to EAM (2 inches superior to EAM)
How is the patient positioned for a lateral horizontal beam for the skull and where is the CR
used to demonstrate air/fluid levels. infant elevated on a radiolucent pad to avoid clipping of the posterior skull. CR enters 1cm superior to EAM
What are paranasal sinus images taken for
rule out sinustitis
which sinuses are present at birth?
maxillary, ethmoid, sphenoid sinuses.
When do frontal sinuses appear?
2nd year
What are the two routine sinus projections?
Caldwell, Waters
What is the positioning for sinuses in caldwell?
8 years and younger, put forehead and nose against bucky, no angle. older adults position same way. CR exits the nasion
What is the positioning for sinuses in waters for sinuses?
Nose and chin on the bucky. CR exits the acanthion
What should be included in left lateral sinus images?
include frontal sinus, c-spine and airway to the thoracic inlet (STN)
What is a horizontal beam for left lateral sinus show?
demonstrate fluid air levels within the sphenoid sinus
Where is CR directed for chest radiography for in peds?
T6-7 nipple