Thoracics and Ribs Flashcards
T/F: Align the IR to the part, then the CR to IR.
True
What portion of anatomy do you place the filter over? Why?
the thinnest portion;
maintains consistent density
What views are typically included in a thoracic spine series? What view is included when the patient s over 50 with a thoracic complaint? If the patient is over 60?
AP Thoracic spine and Lateral Thoracic Spine;
PA Chest;
PA and Lateral Chest
Where do you measure before doing an AP Thoracic Spine?
OVER the shoulder, spine to lower 1/3 of sternum
What is the cassette size and collimation for an AP Thoracic Spine?
14x17 cassette vertical 7x17 collimation (size of film)
Where should the cassette be positioned for an AP Thoracic Spine and how should you filter?
top of cassette should be 1 1/2 inches ABOVE VP,
filter UPPER VERTEBRAE down to cross hairs of CR
What are the breathing instructions for an AP Thoracic Spine?
Inspire and hold
T/F: The top of the film i the same as the top of the bucky.
False; film will be slightly lower
What spinouses should be included in an AP Thoracic Spine?
T1 - T12
T/F: There should be uniform film density from top to bottom of the thoracics on an AP Thoracic spine?
True
What should you measure before taking a Lateral Thoracic?
axila to axila with arms in “prayer” position
What size cassette should be used with Lateral Thoracics? Collimation? Filter?
14x17 cassette vertical;
collimate to 10x17;
filter LOWER VERTEBRAE up to cross hairs of CR
Breathing instrctions for Lateral Thoracic?
inspire and hold
What is the difference between breathing instructions and breathing technique?
instructions= what you tell them to do technique= patient breathes during expoure to blur ribs
How much exposure time is needed for breathing technique? How o you compensate for this exposure?
minimum 2 seconds;
decrease MA