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“Positioning” Question of the Day 7/18
July 18th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »What Position is required for a sternum other than a lateral?
Answer: a 15 degree RAO is the position, this will allow the sternum to be shown without superimposition of the vertebral column.
“Anatomy” Question of the Day 7/12
July 12th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »Where is the posterior malleolus located?
Answer: It is the posterior portion of the most distal portion or the tibia.
“Anatomy” Question of the Day 7/11
July 11th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »Which bone in the forearm is more medial and is this the shortest bone in the forearm?
Answer: The ulna is the bone most medial. It is generally longer than the radius.
“Positioning” Question of the Day 7/10
July 10th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »Which position can be used to see the proximal tibiofibular joint space?
Answer: A 45 degree internal oblique need position will open the joint space.
AP Abdomen in Lateral Decubitus
June 6th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »AP Abdomen in Lateral Decibitus Position
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Shield gonadal area when possible, but do not obscure view pubic symphysis.
Patient Position: Instruct patient to lay in the lateral position, (usually left lateral) mark the side up.
Part Position: Ensure midsagittal plane is center to the film. Also ensure there is no rotation of the shoulders and pelvis.
Central Ray: Center at the level of the iliac crests. Two inches above the crest if diaphragm is desired.
SID: 40″
Collimation: Only collimate if you are sure you will not cut off anatomy. On most adult patients you will not collimate.
Respiration: patient should hold respiration during expiration.
AP Abdomen Erect
June 6th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »Abdomen Erect
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Shield gonadal area when possible, but do not obscure view pubic symphysis.
Patient Position: Instruct patient to stand erect.
Part Position: Ensure midsagittal plane is center to the film. Also ensure there is no rotation of the shoulders and pelvis.
Central Ray: Center two inches above level of the iliac crests.
SID: 40″
Collimation: Only collimate if you are sure you will not cut off anatomy. On most adult patients you will not collimate.
Respiration: patient should hold respiration during expiration.
AP Abdomen Supine (KUB)
June 6th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »Abdomen Supine
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Shield gonadal area when possible, but do not obscure view pubic symphysis.
Patient Position: Instruct patient to lay supine.
Part Position: Ensure midsagittal plane is center to the film. Also ensure there is no rotation of the shoulders and pelvis.
Central Ray: Center at the level of the iliac crests.
SID: 40″
Collimation: Only collimate if you are sure you will not cut off anatomy. On most adult patients you will not collimate.
Respiration: patient should hold respiration during expiration.
“Positioning” Question of the Day 6/14
June 6th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »What positioning line must be perpendicular to the front edge of the image receptor during a PA or PA Caldwell skull?
Answer: The OML (orbitomeatal line)
“Anatomy” Question of the Day 4/25
April 25th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »Which lung has 2 lobes and which lung has 3 lobes? Also which lung usually is usually shorter?
Answer: The right lung has 3 lobes
While the left lobe has 2. Because of the liver the right lung is generally shorter than the left.
“Anatomy” Question of the Day 4/24
April 24th, 2010 by RadiologyTech No comments »How many bones make up the calvara
