Thoracic Exam Flashcards
what are the structures demonstrated on a swimmers view
occiput-T2
where do you measure for a swimmers view
measure through the path of the central ray, while arm is raised
the lateral thoracic measurement criteria (T6) is sometimes used
what is the film size for a swimmers view
10x12
what its he SID/FFD for a swimmers view
40”
where is the central ray for a swimmers view
C5
how is the pt positioned for a swimmers view
upright lateral position.
head and trunk maintained in true lateral position
keep feet apart
how do you collimate for a swimmers view
occiput-T2 @ 7x11”
what are the breathing instructions for a swimmers view
suspended expiration to accentuate shoulder depression
what are the structures demonstrated for a AP thoracic
C7-L1
where do you measure for an AP thoracic
over the shoulder from sternum to spinous processes
caliper should be at approximately mid thoracic area
what is the film size for an AP thoracic
14x17
what is the SID/FFD for an AP thoracic
40
what is the central ray angle for an AP thoracic
none
what is the central ray for an AP thoracic
T6-T7
inferior scapular border or 4 finger below sternal angle
what is the pt position for an AP thoracic
- upright, standing in true AP projection, touching lightly against bucky
- the patients feet should be comfortably apart
- true AP/PA without rotation or tilt (lateral flexion)
what is the collimation for an AP thoracic
7x16
what are the breathing instructions for an AP thoracic
full inspiration
what structures are demonstrated on a lateral thoracic
C7-T1 and immediate adjacent structures
where do you measure for an lateral thoracic
have pts raise arms while standing behind the pt and measure at the level of the axilla
what is the film size for an lateral thoracic
14x17
what is the SID/FFD for a lateral thoracic
40”
what is the central ray angle for lateral thoracic
none
what is the central ray for lateral thoracic
horizontal-central ray should be located at approximately T6-T7
inferior scapular border
what is the pt’s position for a lateral thoracic
- upright, standing left lateral
- upper arms at least 90 degrees to the body
- shoulder touching lightly against bucky
- feet comfortably apart
- true lateral without rotation
