Sternoclavicular - PA

Radiographic Positioning

Adult

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Name of projection	Sternoclavicular - PA
Area Covered	Lateral aspect of the manubrium and the medial portion of the clavicles visualised lateral to the vertebral column through superimposing ribs and lung
Pathology shown	Separation of sternoclavicular joint or other pathology
Radiographic Anatomy	Sternoclavicular Radiographic Anatomy
IR Size & Orientation	18 x 24cm Landscape
Film / Screen Combination	Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer)
Bucky / Grid	Moving or Stationary Grid
Filter	No
Exposure	65 kVp 20 mAs
FFD / SID	100cm
Central Ray	CR perpendicular to IR CR centred to level of T2 to T3 (7cm distal to vertebral prominens)
Collimation	Four sides of collimation Closely collimate to area of interest
Markers	Lateral Marker orientation PA
Shielding	Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines)
Respiration	suspended on expiration for a more uniform density
Positioning	Patient prone on table Cushon for patients head Align midsagittal plane to CR and midline of table Ensure no rotation of shoulders CR perpendicular to IR CR centred to level of T2 to T3 (7cm distal to vertebral prominens) can be performed erect against the vertical bucky
Critique PACEMAN	Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure
Special Notes