Thoracics Flashcards
When must thoracic imaging be performed recumbent?
when ruling out fracture
How does the set up process in thoracics differ from cervicals?
set up IR to part and then CR to IR
A 53 year old patient comes in with a thoracic complaint, which films need to be taken?
- AP thoracic
- lateral thoracic
- PA chest
A 65 year old patient comes in with a thoracic complaint, which films need to be taken?
- AP thoracic
- lateral thoracic
- PA chest
- lateral chest
What film size is used in an AP and lateral thoracic?
14x17
What is the collimation for an AP thoracic?
7x17
Where is the top of cassette placed in an AP and lateral thoracic?
1 1/2 inch above VP
Which way do you filter in an AP thoracic and which filter is used?
step filter top down to the cross hairs of the CR (mid-sternum)
What are the breathing instructions for an AP thoracic?
deep breath in and hold
Where does the ID blocker go in an AP thoracic?
down
What anatomy is included in an AP thoracic?
T1 - T12
How do you measure for an AP thoracic?
over the shoulder from the spine to the lower 1/3 of sternum
What is the collimation for a lateral thoracic?
10x17
Where is the vertical CR supposed to be?
1” posterior to the humeral head
Which way do you filter in a lateral thoracic?
bottom up to just under the humeral head
