7 - Cervical Flexion Lateral Flashcards by Scott Duncan | Brainscape

Q

SID for Flexion

A

72”

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Film size for Flexion

A

10 x 12” Vertical

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Pt positioning for Flexion

A

Chin tucked and flex to Pt’s tolerance

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Q

CR alignment for Flexion

A

CR thru C4

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Q

Collimation for Flexion

A

Include VP

width = collimated out eyes
height = 10 inches

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Q

Breathing for Flexion

A

Exhale and hold

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purpose of flexion X-ray

A

demonstrates ligament instability and ROM

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