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How do you position for a RAO Sternum?
Oblique patient 15-20 towards Right side
CR-To mid sternum=
CR-1" Left to Midline and midway between the jugular notch and xiphoid process
Place 11*14 IR 1-1/2" above the jugular notch
What is the purpose for an RAO Sternum?
Gets out of the spinal column and into the heart field
What are the breathing instructions for an RAO Sternum?
Breath technique should be used
How do you position for a Lateral Sternum?
Patient in true lateral
Draw shoulders back
CR-Center of sternum(Midway between the jugular notch and xiphoid process)
What are the breathing instructions for a Lateral Sternum?
Suspend respiration on
Inspiration
How do you position for AP Ribs above diaphragm?
Raise chin to prevent superimposition of the chin on the ribs
CR-3-4" below jugular notch (T7)
IR-1/12" Above shoulders
How many ribs should you see on a PA Ribs above Diaphragm?
1-10
What are the breathing instructions for AP ribs Above Diaphragm?
Suspend on
INSPIRATION
How do you postion for Ribs Below diaphragm?
CR-Midway between Xiphoid and Lower Rib Cage
IR-Should be at the level of the Iliac Crest
What are the breathing instructions for PA or AP below diaphragm?
Suspend Respiratiopn on
EXPIRATION
What ribs should you see on AP Ribs Below Diaphragm?
Ribs 8-12
What level is the xiphoid process located?
T9-T10
How do you position for PA ribs above diapragm?
CR-T7 (7-8" below vertebrae prominens)
IR-1-1/2" above shoulders
How do you position for a PA or AP oblique Ribs above diaphragm?
POSTERIOR-Oblique patient 45 with affected side
TOWARD
IR
ANTERIOR- Oblique patient 45 with Affected side
AWAY
from IR
Raise arm above head and other arm behind back
CR-Midway between lateral margin of ribs and spine
CR-3-4" below jugular notch (T7) for ABOVE diaphragm
CR-midway between xiphoid process and lower rib cage for BELOW diaphragm
What is the purpose for Oblique Ribs
To rotate the spine away from the site of injury
What SID shoud you use for bilateral ribs?
72"
What level is the lower costal rib margin located?
L2-L3
What level is the ASIS located?
S1-S2
How do you position for an AP Lumbar Spine?
Lay patient supine and flex knees to get the spine closer to the table
CR-To Crest(L4-L5)
What level is the Iliac Crest located?
L4-L5
What is the purpose for flexing the knees for an AP Lumbar Spine?
Opens up the intervertebral disk spaces
What breathing instructions should be given for an AP Lumbar Spine?
Suspend on
EXPIRATION
How do you position for a Lateral Lumbar Spine?
True lateral with pillow under flexed knees
Place sponge under waist
CR 5-8 degrees caudad
CR-To Iliac Crest(L4-L5)
What are the breathing instructions for Lateral L-spine?
Suspend on
EXPIRATION
What structures are shown on a Lateral L-Spine?
Intervertebral Foramina and joint spaces
How do you position for an Spot
CR-5-8 degrees caudad
CR1-1/2" inferior to iliac crest and 2" posterior to ASIS
What is the purpose of the Spot
To open up L5-S1 joint space
What breathing instructions should be given for the Spot
Hold your breath
How do you position for Oblique L-Spine?
Rotate patient 45 to place spinal column directly over midline of table
CR-1-1/2" above Crest and 2" Medial to UPSIDE ASIS
What breathing instructions should be given for oblique L-Spines?
Suspend breathing on
EXPIRATION
What structures are seen for an Oblique L-Spine?
Zygopohyseal Joints
What side are you looking at for LPO/RPO oblique Lumbar Spines?
The downside
What side are you looking at for RAO/LAO L-Spines?
Upside
How do you position for an AP Axial Sacrum?
CR-15 Cephalic
CR-2" above sypmpysis pubis
What breathing techniques should be given for AP Sacrum
Suspend breathing on Expiration
How do you position for an AP Axial Coccyx?
CR-10 Caudad
CR-2" Below Symphisis Pubis
What breathing techniques should be given for an AP Axial Coccyx?
Suspsend breathing on Expiration
How do you position for a Lateral Sacrum?
How do you position for a Lateral Coccyx?
CR 3-4" posterior and 2" Below ASIS
What breathing techniques should be given for Lateral Coccyx?
Suspend Breathing on Expiration
How do you position for an AP Axial SI Joints?
CR 30-35 Cephalic
CR 2" below ASIS
How do you position for a RPO/LPO Oblique SI Joint?
Rotate Patient 25-30 With side of interest elevated
CR 1" Medial to Upside ASIS
What are you looking at for oblique SI Joints?
You are looking at the upside RAO=Left
LAO=Right
How do you position for an AP Bilateral Pelvis?
Rotate legs 15-20 internally
CR-midway between ASIS and the symphysis pubis(2" below ASIS)
What is the point for turning the legs inward on an AP Pelvis
The lesser trochanter will not be visible
How do you position for an AP Bilateral Frog Leg?
Have patient abbduct both feet 40-45 degrees
CR- 3" below ASIS
How do you position for an AP Hip?
Rotate affected lef 15-20 internally
CR1-2" below midfemoral neck (1-2'' medial and 3-4" below ASIS)
How do you position for an Frog Leg Hip?
Abbduct femur 45
CR-Midfemoral neck
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JenniferHodges
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Jennifer Hodges
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Updated
2011-04-22T19:12:53Z
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