radiography stations Flashcards
What height do you need to start using a grid?
10cm
Where do you centre for lateral elbow x-ray?
Mid-point of the elbow joint
Where do you collimate along the leg for a lateral elbow x-ray?
Small areas above and below the elbow joint
Where do you collimate either side of the leg for lateral elbow x-ray?
Lateral skin edges
What additional items need to be included in BVA hip score x-rays?
Label with KC registration number
Date
Microchip number
Where do you centre for BVA hip x-rays?
Pubic symphysis
Where do you collimate to above the hips for BVA hip x-rays?
Include wing of the ileum
Where do you collimate to below the hips for BVA hip x-rays?
Include mid shaft femurs, can include patellas
Where do you collimate either side of the hips for BVA hip x-rays?
Lateral skin edges
Where do you centre for lateral cervical spine x-rays?
Over the neck region
Where do you collimate to cranially for cervical spine x-rays?
Occipital crest
Where do you collimate caudally for cervical spine x-rays?
Level of the first rib
Where do you collimate dorsally for cervical spine x-rays?
Dorsal skin surface
Where do you collimate ventrally for cervical spine x-rays?
Ventral neck region
Where do you centre for thoraco-lumbar spine x-rays?
Thoraco-lumbar junction (after last rib)
