SC joints PA

Question 1

• Why should SC joints be performed prone whenever possible?

Answer 1

Puts the SC joints closer to IR

Question 2

• What is the central ray location? How can this be located?

Answer 2

MSP, level of T3, use jugular notch

Question 3

• If bilateral SC joints are requested, how should the patient’s head be positioned?

Answer 3

Rest head on chin

Question 4

• If unilateral SC joints are requested, how should the patient’s head be positioned?

Answer 4

Head towards affected side

Question 5

• What is the proper breathing instructions?

Answer 5

Suspend after expiration to get uniform density