Anterior Pelvic - AP Axial "Outlet View" (Taylor Method)

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Name of projection	Anterior Pelvic - AP Axial "Outlet View" (Taylor Method)
Area Covered	Superior and inferior rami of pubes, body and ramus of ischium
Pathology shown	Fractures and displacement of of pubes and ischia
Radiographic Anatomy	Pelvis Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	24 x 30cm Landscape
Film / Screen Combination	Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter	No
Exposure	70 kVp 16 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR angled cephalad 20° to 35° - for males 30° to 45° - for females Different angles are used due to the different shapes of pelvis for males and females CR directed to patient midline 5cm distal to the superior border of symphysis pubis
Collimation	Four sides of collimation Collimate closely to area of interest
Markers	Distal and Lateral Marker orientation AP
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	Suspended
Positioning	Patient supine, arms at side or across upper chest Cushion for patients head Midsagittal line of patient aligned to center line of table Ensure pelvis is not rotated Separate legs and feet CR angled cephalad 20° to 35° (for males) 30° to 45° (for females) CR directed to patient midline 5cm distal to the superior border of symphysis pubis
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
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