Lumbar Setups Flashcards

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APLP

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Measure: front to back widest portion of abdomen
SID: 40”
Film: 14X17, up
Coll: 14X17
CR: M - 2” below crest; F - 1” below crest)
CR tilt: none
Pt placement: standing
Instructions: Exhale & Hold
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Lateral Lumbar

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Measure: L3 level side to side
SID: 40”
Film: 14X17, up
Coll: 10X17
CR: L3 level 1” above crest
CR tilt: none
Pt placement: standing
Instructions: Exhale & Hold
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L5/S1 Lateral Spot

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Measure: below crest side to side
SID: 40”
Film: 8X10, up
Coll: 8X10
CR: L5-S1; 2” below crest (top of light field end up @ crest)
CR tilt: none
Pt placement: standing
Instructions: DBDM
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Anterior Oblique Lumbar

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Measure: front to back widest portion of abdomen
SID: 40”
Film: 10X12
Coll: 10X12
CR: 1” Above crest & 1” lateral to spine on side up
CR tilt: none
Pt placement: recumbent
Instructions: DBDM
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