Exposure - Acromioclavicular Joints

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Adult Acromioclavicular Joints

Region	View	kVp	mAs	Cassette	Grid	Distance
AC Joints	AP	60	16	Regular	Yes	100 - 115cm (40 inches)
	AP with weights	60	16	Regular	Yes	100 - 115cm (40 inches)
Shoulder	AP	65	16	Regular	Yes	100 - 115cm (40 inches)

Paediatric Acromioclavicular Joints

Region	View	kVp	mAs	Cassette	Grid	Distance
AC Joints	AP	55	12	Regular	Yes	100 - 115cm (40 inches)
	AP with weights	55	12	Regular	Yes	100 - 115cm (40 inches)
Shoulder	AP	60	12	Regular	Yes	100 - 115cm (40 inches)

These are average exposures using a Carestream CR system, exposures may vary dramatically between different film/screen combinations, CR or DR systems

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