impingement views Flashcards

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position for an impingement view

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18x24 cm portrait
exposure - 70 kVp - 8/12 mAs
fine focus
No AEC
100 cm ffd
15 degrees caudal
handspan collimation 
PA pt
Rotate pt - thumb on medial border -> PA thumb + get medial border and AC joint line perpendicular to IR
center 8 cm below superior angle of scapular or see where the cross of the collimators cross over. 
Hang across tummy
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