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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the basic projections for an elbow exam?
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AP, oblique (internal and external), lateral
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(AP) What size IR is used?
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24 X 30 cm or 10 X 12 inches
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(AP) What is the kVp and mAs?
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64 @ 6
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(AP) Shielding?
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Yes, over pelvic area
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(AP) Is the palm supinated or pronated?
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Supinated
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(AP) How do you ensure the elbow is in a true AP position?
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Palpate epicondyles
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(AP) Where is the CR directed?
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Midelbow
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(AP not fully flexed) What are the two AP projections needed for this exam?
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1. forearm parallel to IR
2. humerus parallel to IR |
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(AP not fully flexed) What needs to be done to prevent movement?
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Sponges under wrist and forearm
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(AP not fully flexed) If elbow is flexed at or more than 90 degrees what method should you use?
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Jones method
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(Jones) What size IR is used?
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18 X 24 cm or 8 X 10 inches
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(Jones) Two projections are needed, what are they?
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1. CR perpendicular to IR
2. CR perpendicular to forearm |
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(Jones) Where is the CR angled for the IR directed projection? (distal humerus)
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Midway between epicondyles
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(Jones) Where is the CR angled for the forearm directed projection? (distal forearm)
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2 inches proximal or superior to olecranon process
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(Lateral) How should the elbow be positioned in this exam?
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Laying on the table, bent at a 90 degree angle, with lateral side of the wrist against table
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