Scapula - AP
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Scapula - AP |
Area Covered | Scapula free from superimposition |
Pathology shown | Fractures of the scapula are demonstrated, shoulder dislocation |
Radiographic Anatomy | |
IR Size & Orientation | 24 X 30 cm Landscape |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or stationary grid |
Filter | No |
Exposure | 65 kVp 15 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100cm |
Central Ray | CR perpendicular to mid scapula, 5 cm inferior to coracoid process, or to the level of axilla, and approximately 5 cm medial from lateral border of patient. |
Collimation | Collimate on four sides to area of scapula. |
Markers | Place marker in the upper right / left corner of the exposed field |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Breathing technique is preferred if patient can cooperate. Ask patient to breathe gently without moving affected shoulder or arm. |
Positioning |
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Critique | Positioning
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Special Notes | Reference: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, Sixth Edition, by Kenneth L.Bontrager and John P. Lampignano. |