Pelvis - Lateral
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Pelvis - Lateral |
Area Covered | Lateral view of lumbosacral junction, sacrum and coccyx and the superimposed pelvis and upper femora |
Pathology shown | |
Radiographic Anatomy | Pelvis Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 35 x 43cm Portrait |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or Stationary Grid |
Filter | No |
Exposure | 85 kVp 50 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | CR perpendicular to IR CR directed to a point approximately 5cm above greater trochanter |
Collimation | Four sides of collimation Shutter A - superior - to include L5 , Inferior to include upper femora Shutter B - collimate to soft tissue margins |
Markers | Anterior and Distal Marker orientation AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Suspended |
Positioning | Lateral recumbent positioning
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Critique | Positioning the following clearly demonstrated
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Special Notes |