4 - APOM Flashcards
1
Q
Measuring patient for APOM
A
Have patient put their finger in front of their mouth, measure from front of the mouth, to base of occiput
2
Q
SID for APOM
A
40”
3
Q
CR alignment: lateral cervical
A
parallel to the floor = line for bottom of front teeth, to the mastoid
- CR is centered in the mouth
4
Q
Film size for APOM
A
10x12 Vertical
- ID blocker UP
5
Q
Collimation for APOM
A
- vertically = just below eyes
- horizontally = at mastoids
6
Q
APOM breathing instructions
A
exhale and hold
7
Q
Image criteria for APOM
A
- C1 and C2
- lateral masses equal distance from mandibular rami
- Upper Occlusal Plate and Occipital Base are superimposed
