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Name of projection Anterior Pelvic - AP Axial "Outlet View" (Taylor Method)
Area Covered Superior and inferior rami of pubes, body and ramus of ischium
Pathology shownFractures and displacement of of pubes and ischia
Radiographic AnatomyPelvis Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation 24 x 30cm
Landscape
Film / Screen Combination Regular
(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid Moving or Stationary Grid
FilterNo
Exposure 70 kVp
16 mAs
FFD / SID 100cm
Central Ray
  • CR angled cephalad
    • 20° to 35° - for males
    • 30° to 45° - for females
  • Different angles are used due to the different shapes of pelvis for males and females
  • CR directed to patient midline 5cm distal to the superior border of symphysis pubis
Collimation Four sides of collimation
Collimate closely to area of interest
Markers Distal and Lateral
Marker orientation AP
Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
RespirationSuspended
Positioning
  • Patient supine, arms at side or across upper chest
  • Cushion for patients head
  • Midsagittal line of patient aligned to center line of table
  • Ensure pelvis is not rotated
  • Separate legs and feet
  • CR angled cephalad
    • 20° to 35° (for males)
    • 30° to 45° (for females)
  • CR directed to patient midline 5cm distal to the superior border of symphysis pubis
Critique

Positioning
Area Covered
Collimation
Exposure
Special Notes



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