What consists of a non-trauma sectional series?
- lateral
- APOM
- AP
What consists of a trauma cervical series?
- lateral
- APOM
- AP
- Ant. Obliques
- flexion/extension
At what distance is a lateral cervical taken?
72”
What film size is used for a lateral cervical?
8x10
What should the vertical CR be in line with in a LAT cervical?
through mastoid
What should the horizontal CR be in line with for a LAT cervical?
thyroid cartilage
C4
Where should the marker go for a LAT cervical?
under chin
What anatomy should be included in a LAT cervical?
occipital base to T1
Should you measure with the mouth open or closed for an APOM?
mouth open
What is the film size for an APOM?
8x10
Where should the CR be?
center of mouth
What landmarks should you collimate to in an APOM?
under the orbits and into mastoids
What are the breathing instructions for an APOM?
don’t breath don’t move
What anatomy is included in an AP cervical?
C3 to T1 and apices
What is the tube tilt for an AP cervical?
15 degrees cephalic
What is the film size for an AP cervical?
8x10
Where does the CR enter? (landmark)
thyroid cartilage
C4
What are the breathing instructions for an AP cervical?
don’t breath don’t move
What are the breathing instructions for a LAT cervical?
exhale and hold
What is the tube tilt for anterior cervical obliques?
15 degrees CAUDAL
What is the distance for an anterior oblique?
72”
What is the film size for an anterior oblique?
8x10
What are the breathing instructions for an anterior oblique?
don’t breath don’t move
What IVFs are seen in an RAO?
right IVFs
What is the distance for cervical flexion/extension?
72”
What is the film size for cervical flexion/extension?
8x10
What are the breathing instructions for flexion/extension?
exhale and hold
Why are flexion/extension films performed?
demonstrate both LIG instability and ROM
How do you measure for swimmer’s?
under arms from axilla to axilla
Which is the dependent arm in swimmer’s?
arm closest to the film
Where does the CR pass through?
T1
What is the distance for swimmer’s?
40”
What is the film size for swimmer’s?
8x10
What is the purpose of the raised arm?
acts as a natural filter
What are the breathing instructions for swimmer’s?
expiration
What is the name of the spot shot view taken to see the dens?
Fuch’s view
non-traumatic way to see dens
What is the distance for posterior cervical obliques?
72”
What is the film size for posterior obliques?
8x10
What is the tube tilt for posterior obliques?
15 degree CEPHALIC
What is are the breathing instructions for posterior obliques?
don’t breath, don’t move
Which IVFs are seen in an RPO?
left IVFs
Why are anterior obliques preferred?
- radiation protection
- shooting into concavity
Which cervical views are shot at 72”?
- all lateral cervicals
- all cervical obliques