The goal of the team with this scenario is to take a diagnostic quality image of a lateral sternum while keeping the patient seated while using the upright Bucky. Unfortunately, the first try for imaging the lateral sternum did not come out to the quality needed due to the female patient’s large breasts and upper arm flesh.
One option for imaging this patient’s lateral sternum would be to place the patient’s arms behind her back, causing her chest and back to form an arched position. While also placing the arms behind their back, kVp should also be increased by about 15% and collimation should be coned down if possible. This first option would place the upper arm skin out of the way, while also allowing for better penetrability of the beam
One option for imaging this patient’s lateral sternum would be to place the patient’s arms behind her back, causing her chest and back to form an arched position. While also placing the arms behind their back, kVp should also be increased by about 15% and collimation should be coned down if possible. This first option would place the upper arm skin out of the way, while also allowing for better penetrability of the beam