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Latest revision as of 16:40, 11 November 2020
Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Clavicle - AP |
Area Covered | Entire clavicle, acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint, acromion process |
Pathology shown | Fractures and dislocations |
Radiographic Anatomy | Shoulder Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 24cm x 30cmLandscape |
Film / Screen Combination | DR or CR |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or stationary grid |
Filter | n/a |
Exposure | 60 kVp 12 mAs |
FFD / SID | 115 cm |
Central Ray | Directed to the middle of the clavicle |
Collimation | Centre: mid-clavicle Shutter A: Open to include jugular notch and beyond the acromioclavicular joint Shutter B: Open to include the superior and inferior aspects of the clavicle |
Markers | Lateral and SuperiorMarker AP |
Shielding | n/a (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Not applicable |
Positioning |
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Critique | Positioning The patient was positioned with no rotation of the shoulders, evidenced by
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Special Notes |