Thoracics Flashcards
What are the views for Thoracics?
AP thoracic, Lateral thoracic, and Swimmers
What is the distance (SID) for thoracics
40”
What is the film size for Lateral and AP thoracic?
14x17 (change cassette between views)
What is the film size for AP thoracic?
14x17 (change cassette between views)
What is the film size for Swimmers?
10x12
What is the collimation for AP thoracic?
7x17
What is the collimation for Lateral Thoracic?
10x17
What is the collimation for Swimmers?
10x12 (may be 8x10)
What is the CR entrance for lateral and AP thoracic?
T6
What is the CR entrance for Swimmers?
T1 (where neck and shoulders meet)
What are the breathing instructions for AP and Lateral thoracic?
Inhale and Hold
What is the breathing instruction for Swimmers?
Exhale and hold
Which way is the ID blocker supposed to be facing for AP thoracic?
DOWN
For AP thoracic where should the bucky be moved to? where should the the light field be?
Bucky 1 inch above VP, light field 1 in above episternal notch
Should there be filters for thoracics? If so, which views?
Yes, for Lateral Thoracic and AP Thoracic
How should you filter for an AP thoracic?
filter top down
How should you filter for a Lateral thoracic?
filter bottom up
What is an important thing to remember for Swimmers?
Don’t let the patient lean head on arm
What should you do for the gonads?
put a lead apron on for all views
How can you tell what is left from right?
anatomical markers (put those bad boys on)
What is the first thing you should do before you set up on thoracics?
say that patient would be gowned and all artifacts removed. also do caliper measurements!!
