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Radiographic Positioning


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Name of projection Sternoclavicular - PA
Area Covered Lateral aspect of the manubrium and the medial portion of the clavicles visualised lateral to the vertebral column through superimposing ribs and lung
Pathology shown Separation of sternoclavicular joint or other pathology
Radiographic Anatomy Sternoclavicular Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation 18 x 24cm
Landscape
Film / Screen Combination Regular
(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter No
Exposure 65 kVp
20 mAs
FFD / SID 100cm
Central Ray CR perpendicular to IR
CR centred to level of T2 to T3 (7cm distal to vertebral prominens)
Collimation Four sides of collimation
Closely collimate to area of interest
Markers Lateral
Marker orientation PA
Shielding Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration suspended on expiration for a more uniform density
Positioning
  • Patient prone on table
  • Cushon for patients head
  • Align midsagittal plane to CR and midline of table
  • Ensure no rotation of shoulders
  • CR perpendicular to IR
  • CR centred to level of T2 to T3 (7cm distal to vertebral prominens)
can be performed erect against the vertical bucky
Critique

 Positioning
Area Covered
Collimation
Exposure
Special Notes



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