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What are the basic projections a humerus exam?
AP, rotational lateral or horizontal beam lateral
What size IR is used?
35 X 43 cm or 14 X 17 inches or smaller if needed
(AP) What is the kVp and mAs?
70 @ 6
(AP) Shielding?
Yes, over lap
(AP) How should the epicondyles be positioned?
So they are equidistant from the IR
(AP) Where is the CR directed to ?
Midpoint of humerus
(AP) What is the min. SID?
100 cm or 40 inches
(AP) What respiration instructions need to be given?
Suspend respiration during exposure
(AP) A true AP projection is evidenced by what?
The greater tubercle and both epicondyles seen in profile
(Rotational lateral) What is the kVp and mAs?
70 @ 6
(Rotational lateral) How is the arm rotated?
Internally, epicondyles should be perpendicular to IR
(Rotational lateral) Where is the CR directed?
Midpoint of humerus
(Rotational lateral) What additional instructions are to be given?
Suspend breathing during exposure
(Rotational lateral) A true lateral projection is evidenced by what? (3 things)
Epicondyles superimposed, lesser tubercle in profile medially, head of humerus partially superimposed by glenoid cavity
(Trauma horizontal lateral) What is the kVp and mAs?
66 @ 6
(Trauma horizontal lateral) Shielding?
Yes, over thorax and pelvis
(Trauma horizontal lateral) True or false, a radiolucent sponge does not need to be placed under arm.
False
(Trauma horizontal lateral) What additional instructions are to be given?
Suspend respiration
(Trauma horizontal lateral) Where should the hand be placed?
Over the top of the cassette
(Trauma horizontal lateral) True of False. Breathing does need to be halted during the exposure.
True
(Trauma horizontal lateral) Where is the CR directed?
Midpoint of distal two-thirds of humerus