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Advanced Procedures II (Sir Robert)

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  • What angle of oblique is used for the RAO and LAO SC joints?
    10-15 degrees
  • What is the SID for the AP and lateral airway?
    AP is 40" and lateral is 72"
  • Which SC joint is visualized on the anterior obliques when using the 10-15 degree oblique ?
    the downside joint or joint closest to the IR
  • What do you do with the patients arms during a lateral sternum x-ray?
    draw them back
  • What is the angle of oblique for the RAO of the sternum?
    15-20 degrees
  • A well positioned RAO will show the sternum superimposed over the ?
    heart shadow
  • In anterior obliques of the chest, which side of the body is the side of interest?
    the side farthest away from the IR
  • How long is the breathing technique for the RAO of the sternum? Answer should be in time and word for this technique.
    2-3 seconds , orthostatic breathing technique
  • What SID is used for all SC joint exams?
    40 degrees
  • What is the main image critique criteria for an AP Lordotic view?
    clavicles above the apices
  • All projections of the SC joints are done using what breathing instructions?
    blow all air out and hold it out
  • What is at the level of T2-T3 ?
    jugular notch
  • Where is the CR directed on a lateral sternum?
    center of sternum, halfway between the jugular notch and the ziphoid process
  • What is the CR angle and direction for a recumbent AP Lordotic view?
    15-20 degree cephalic
  • What is the best chest oblique projection and angle to visualize the air-filled trachea great vessels and heart outlines?
    60 degree LAO
  • The CR for the lateral upper airway should be directed to?
    C6-C7
  • In all SC joint projections, where is the CR located?
    T2-T3 or 3 inches distal to the vertebra prominens
  • What is the name of the cartilage that connects the anterior ribs to the sternum?
    costocartilage
  • What is the standard kVp range for adult CXR images?
    110-125
  • What is the SID for a standing AP Lordotic view?
    72"
  • What is the standard angulation used for an oblique CXR?
    45 degrees
  • Is the esophagus found behind or in front of the trachea?
    behind
  • Where is the CR directed for the AP Lordotic view?
    3-4 inches below the jugular notch (mid sternum)
  • What are the two other names for the jugular notch?
    Suprasternal notch, manubrial notch
  • What angle of oblique is used for the RAO of the sternum?
    15-20 degrees
  • What are the patient instructions for the orthostatic breathing technique?
    breath normally
  • How many inspirations should the patient take before the exposure of chest radiographs?
    2 full inspirations
  • Where is the CR directed for the RAO projection of the sternum?
    1 inch from the midline and midway between the jugular notch and the xiphoid process
  • In posterior obliques of the chest which side of the body is the side of interest?
    The side closest to the IR
  • How much of the population is hyposthenic?
    35%
  • Where is the CR directed for an RAO or LAO oblique CXR ?
    T7 or 7-8 " below the vertebral prominens
  • How far away from the board do you stand for a lordotic chest exam?
    1 foot
  • What is the maximum SID for rib X-rays?
    40"
  • What line is perpendicular to the IR for an AP upper airway projection?
    acanthiomeatal line
  • What is the CR angle and direction for a recumbent AP Lordotic view?
    15-20 degree cephalic
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