Ap Axial Clavicle

February 27th, 2010 by RadiologyTech Leave a reply »

Ap Axial clavicle

IR size: 10×12 inches

Shielding: Lead shield around waist

Patient Position: This can be done erect or supine on the table whichever will be easier for the patient.

Part Position: Make sure the patients shoulders are in contact with the bucky then center to mid-clavicle.

Central Ray: Angle the tube 15-30 degrees cephalic. Center to mid-clavicle

SID: 40 inches

Collimation: Collimate on all four sides if possible, do not collimate off either joint.

Respiration: Suspend respiration