Facial - PA (Caldwell) 15°
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Facial - PA (Caldwell) 15° |
Area Covered | Orbital Rim, maxillae, nasal septum, zygomatic bones and anterior nasal spine |
Pathology shown | Fractures, neoplasms and inflammatory processes of the facial bones |
Radiographic Anatomy | Facial Bones Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 24 x 30 cm Portrait |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or Stationary Grid |
Filter | No |
Exposure | 75 kVp 20 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | CR angled caudad 15° and centre to exit at the nasion |
Collimation | Outer skin margins of facial bones |
Markers | Inferior and Lateral Marker orientation PA |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Suspended |
Positioning | Erect
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Critique | Positioning |
Special Notes |