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Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid
Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter
Decubitus filter may be used for film Not required with CR / DR
Exposure
70 kVp 20 mAs
FFD / SID
100cm
Central Ray
CR to a mid point between syphysis pubis and ASIS over head of femur
Collimation
Collimate to four sides of interest
Markers
Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding
Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration
Suspended
Positioning
Patient supine on the table, arms at side or across upper chest
Cushion for patients head
Internally rotate foot and leg 15° to 20° (do not attempt to internally rotate if fracture or dislocation suspected), sandbags may be used to maintain this position
CR to a mid point between syphysis pubis and ASIS over head of femur