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ABDOMEN
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the referring
physician.
ABDOMEN (1 image)
 KUB
ABDOMEN: R/O OBSTRUCTION (2 images)
 AP Supine
 Upright or Decubitus
ACUTE ABDOMEN SERIES (3 images)
 PA Chest
 AP Supine
 Upright or Decubitus
ABDOMEN: R/O AORTIC ANEURYSM (2 images) *Do not do a shoot through lateral.
 AP Supine
 LPO
ABDOMEN: POST COLONOSCOPY

If requisition states: pt with pain or r/o perforation, an Upright KUB should be performed first
BACLOFEN PUMP EN FACE


AP of baclofen pump, to include the entire length of wires into the thoracic/lumbar cavity
Lateral of baclofen pump, to include the spine to follow the wires into the thoracic/lumbar
cavity
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CHEST/THORAX
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the referring
physician.
CHEST (2 images)
 PA Chest
 Lateral
**note: when taking special views such as apical lordotic, decubitus, or obliques, consult the ordering
physician if they would like a PA and Lateral chest as well IF the patient has not had them done
previously. An additional order must be placed by the physician.**
RIBS UNILATERAL (4 images)
 AP Upper Ribs
 Posterior Oblique Upper Ribs
 AP Lower Ribs
 Posterior Oblique Lower Ribs
RIBS BILATERAL (6 images)
 AP Upper Ribs
 AP Lower Ribs
 Posterior Oblique Upper & Lower Ribs
STERNUM (3 images)
 RAO
 LAO
 Lateral
STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINTS (3 images)
 PA Projection
 RAO & LAO
STERNOCLAVICULAR JOINTS: R/O DISLOCATION (4 images)
 AP
 PA Projection
 RAO & LAO
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DR HERZBERG
SHOULDER:
AP 30° caudal angle
Supra outlet
Supine Axillary
True AP External Rotation
AP Internal Rotation
KNEE:
Standing AP
Standing Lateral
Merchant (Bilateral)
Salt Lake (Bilateral)
PELVIS/HIP:
Standing Pelvis
Roll out Lateral
FOOT:
Weight bearing images if possible
AP
Oblique
Lateral (if possible)
ANKLE:
Weight bearing images if possible
AP
Mortise
Lateral (if possible)
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DR HERZKA
SHOULDER:
True AP (Grashey)
Zenca
Supra Outlet
Supine Axillary
KNEE:
Standing AP
Salt Lake (Bilateral – Wants to see joint space open)
Lateral
Lauren (Bilateral – Pointy sunrise)
PELVIS:
Standing AP (NGS)
HIP:
Frog Leg Lateral
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DR HUFF
KNEE:
Weight bearing if possible
AP
Lateral
Merchant (Bilateral)
Salt Lake (Bilateral)
FOLLOW UP/POST-OP KNEE:
Weight bearing if possible
AP
Lateral
Sunrise (affected side only)
PELVIS/HIP:
Standing Hip-Centered Pelvis
Supine AP Hip
Supine Lateral Frog Leg (if bilateral ordered – take hip images unilaterally)
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DR MIRZA
CLAVICLE:
WITH HARDWARE:
AP (Supine)
35° Caudal angle (Supine)
*Images should look like surgery images
WITHOUT HARDWARE:
Standard Protocol
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LOWER EXTREMITY
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the
referring physician.
**In trauma cases, include both joints if possible; otherwise, include joint nearest to area of
injury.
FEMUR (2 – 4 images)
 AP
 Lateral
KNEE:


KNEE:



NON-TRAUMA (2 images)
AP
Lateral
TRAUMA (2 - 3 images)
AP
Lateral
Sunrise
INTERCONDYLAR FOSSA
 Camp Coventry Method
TIBIA-FIBULA (2 – images)
 AP
 Lateral
ANKLE: TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 views)
 AP
 Mortise
 Lateral
FOOT:



TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 views)
AP
Medial Oblique
Lateral
OS CALCIS (2 images)
 Axial
 Lateral
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TOE (3 images)
 AP (AP of the entire foot, with arrow pointing to the affected toe)
 Oblique (of affected toe only)
 Lateral (of affected toe only)
BONE LENGTH STUDY (1 image)

AP OF ENIRE HIP TO ANKLE (include femoral head to ankle joint)
o Be sure to use aluminum filter to avoid burn out of the bottom of the legs
o Ruler taped to board
o Average technique 80@100
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SPECIAL VIEWS – LOWER
AXILLA:

Patellar tilt, Patellar subluxation,



Sulcus angle:
- for assessment of femoral dysplasia;
- sulcus angle averages 137 to 141 deg;
- in patients w/ subluxation, the mean sulcus angle is 147 deg, with a range of 137 to 172;
- references:
- Shape of the intercondylar groove normally and in recurrent dislocation of the patella: A clinical and x-ray anatomical investigation.
- Technique Pearls:
- for x-ray to be meaningful, both knees should be included at the same time for comparison;
- knees should be flexed in range of 20 to 45 deg, since more flexion will generally reduce most patellofemoral abnormalities;
- Merchant technique
- used to evaluate subluxation;
- Laurin technique:
- lateral patellofemoral angle is index of tilt but not of subluxation;
- patellar alignment assessed using lateral patellofemoral angle on axial views, made w/ knee in 20 deg of flexion;
- angle formed by lateral patellar facet & line drawn across most prominent aspects of anterior portion of femoral trochlea should be open laterally in normal
patellofemoral joint;
- Stress Axilla View:
- in some cases, there will be impressive differences between static and dynamic axilla knee views;
- made with the knee flexed 35 deg off the end of the x-ray table;
- a constant lateral pressure is exerted on to the patella in an attempt to displace the patella laterally;
- comparisons should be made between the symptomatic and asymptomatic knees;
- Sunrise View:
- used to image a tangential view of the patella;
- the patient is prone with the knee flexed 115 deg;
- central beam is directed toward the patella with 15 deg cephalic tilt
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BRODENS:




Patient is supine with knee slightly flexed and supported by a sandbag
Supine with leg internally rotated 30° in neutral flexion
CR directed toward the lateral malleolus
Images obtaind at 10°, 20°, 30°, & 40° of cephalic tilt to see all aspects of posterior
facet from front to back (40° showing anterior and 10° showing posterior)

Sub-types
 Lateral oblique view
o Patient is supine with inner border of foot placed on cassette and the
sole inclined 45°
o Central beam directed vertically centered 1 in. below and 1 in. anterior
to the tip of the lateral malleolus
 Lateral oblique axial
o Foot is passively everted, dorsiflexed and externally rotated 60°
o Central beam centered 1 inch below tip of medial malleolus with 10
deg cephalic tilt
 Medial oblique axial
o Patient is supine
o Foot is passively dorsiflexed, inverted, and internally rotated 60°
o Broden described a similar projection with limb internally rotated 45°
o Broden recommended taking four exposures with the CR andgled 40°,
30°, 20°, and 10° cephalad to see all aspects of posterior facet from
front to back.
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CANALE AND KELLY:
 Modified radiographic technique used for assessing fractures of the talar neck
 Technique performed with cassette placed under the foot
 Ankle is placed in maximal equinus facilitated by flexion of the hip and knee
 Foot is pronated approximately 15°, while the CR is directed cephalad at a 75° angle
from the horizontal table top
 View shows lateral profile of the talus without superimposed osseous structures and
the fracture and its reduction
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DR CRAWFORD KNEE SIZE AND ALIGNMENT (GKNAL3):
 1ST View:
AP standing knee. Place magnification/sizing marker on lateral side of
knee straddling the joint space
 2nd View:
Lateral single standing knee with magnification/sizing marker centered
and anterior to the joint
 3rd View:
hip to ankle image (scoliosis cassettes)
** Most images done at CHH**
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DUNNE:


SUPINE
o Have patient bend knee up towards affected hip
o Keep foot on table or supported with footstool
o Flex knee until femur is approximately 75°-85° from tabletop
o Keep hip and knee in AP position
o Image as an AP Hip on 10X12 cassette
STANDING
o Have patient lift knee/femur of affected side up
o Support foot with footstool or other device
o Lift knee/femur until 15°-25° from horizontal
o Keep hip and knee in AP position
Image as an AP Hip on 10X12 cassette
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FALSE PROFILE:
 1st View:
Upright pelvis
nd
 2 View:
Oblique patient 60° towards hip in question.
o Hip in question is next to upright bucky and foot is parallel with the bucky.
The other foot is pointed (90°) towards tube.
o Use 14X17 cassette crosswise.
o Top of film at crest.
o Both hips on film.
o Both femoral heads should be seen and be at least 3 finger spaces apart when
looking at it on the monitor.
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FERGUSON (LUMBAR):
 PA View of the lumbar spine at L5-S1
 20° caudad angle to open up joint space
 Cone down to L5-S1 area
 Central ray should be 2” above crests
**If done AP - 20° cephalad angle**
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FERGUSON (SI JOINTS):
 AP view done at a 35° cephalad angle
 CR centered 1” above symphysis pubis
 Use 10X12 cassette lengthwise
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FLAMINGO VIEW:
 2 Views
 Both views are imaged as an AP pelvis
o 1st View:
patient in AP standing position, and transfers weight on to one
leg
o 2nd View:
patient in AP standing position, and transfers weight on to
opposite side
**The entire pelvis should be visualized**
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GRAVITY STRESS VIEW:
 Cross table AP view of the ankle
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JUDET:

Internal (Obturator) Oblique View:
o Shows iliopectineal line anterior column of pelvis & posterior wall
o Patient is supine with involved side of pelvis rotated anteriorly 45 deg & beam
directed vertically toward affected hip

External (Iliac) Oblique View:
o Shows ilioischial line (posterior) column & anterior wall
o Patient is supine with uninvolved side of pelvis rotated ant. 45 degrees
o Central beam directed vertically toward the affected hip
o Intra-operative flourscopy: it may be difficult to achieve optimal flouroscopy
views if the C-arm is placed on the same side as the fracture
o Rotating the injured side to a lower position may improve the view;
- Diagrams:
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INLET/OUTLET:
 Inlet View of the Pelvis: (caudad projection)
o Caudad projection, also called inlet view, best demonstrates ring configuration
of pelvis, & narrowing or widening of diameter of ring is immediately apparent
o Evaluates for posterior displacement of pelvic ring or opening of pubic
symphysis
o TECHNIUQE:
o X-ray is parallel to plane of sacrum, & sacrum is seen on end w/ vertebral body
anteriorly & sacral lamina posteriorly
o Patient is positioned as in AP view of pelvis w/ beam tilted 25 degree caudally
o Taken by directing X-ray beam 60 deg from head to mid pelvis, is best
radiographic view to demonstrate posterior displacement

Outlet View: (cephalad projection)
o Cephalad projection, also called the outlet or tangential view,shows the
anterior ring superimposed on the posterior ring
o Evaluates for vertical shift of pelvis (migration of hemipelvis)
o Proximal or distal displacements of anterior or posterior portion of ring are
best appreciated on this view
o Sacrum appears in its longest dimension, w/ neural foramina evident
o TECHNIQUE:
o X-ray beam is perpendicular to plane of sacrum
o Patient is positioned as in AP view of pelvis with beam tilted 35 deg cephalad
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VAN ROSEN:
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


Used to evaluate femoral head reduction in child with suspected congenital hip
dislocation/subluxation
Patient is supine with hips abducted 45° and maximally internally rotated
AP projection of pelvis
Must hold legs in position
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Calibration Marker for hips/pelvis
Dr. Schabel and Dr. Huff both want their AP pelvis and AP hip to have a visible calibration marker on
them.
For both doctors AP Standing, hip centered pelvis with calibration and AP Standing hip with calibration
Lateral for Schabel = Cross table/shoot through
Lateral for Huff = Frog leg or roll out
For the calibration marker to be accurate, it must be placed on the outside of the patient’s affected leg.
Placing it in between the legs, in front of or behind the leg is inaccurate.
When placing the marker first find the greater trochanter. Place the marker ball on that spot. There is no
wiggle room for the marker to be moved toward the front or back of the patient; however the marker
may be moved upward toward the iliac crest or downward toward the knee as long as it is still in the
same line front to back as the trochanter.
We are measuring magnification from the OID created by the patient’s rear end and soft tissue;
therefore the OID from the marker ball to the bucky must be the same as the greater trochanter to the
bucky.
For larger patients:
Having the patient reach the hand of the affected side down and push the marker ball into their soft
tissue is one way to have it be visible on a larger patient. If that doesn’t work look for any spot that you
can see a tiny bit of light behind the patient, move the ball upward or downward to that spot keeping in
line front to back with the greater trochanter and have the patient push the ball inward.
Also you can off center the patient to give them a little more room on the affected side along with the
above method.
If there is still no seeing the ball, then you may have to take 2 images to get the ball on 1 and a centered
pelvis on the other. The patient can be off centered pretty far as long as both hip joints are still visible
on the image with the marker ball. The centered image is for the radiologist to be able to accurately
read the images.
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METASTIC BONE SURVEY
** Send to PACS in this order:
LATERAL SKULL & C-SPINE
 Do both on 1 - 14 x 17" cassette at upright bucky, with patient sitting.
LATERAL T-SPINE
 Do not collimate tight
LATERAL L-SPINE
 Do not collimate tight
AP UPPER RIBS & SHOULDERS
 Do UPPER RIBS AND SHOULDERS on a transversely positioned 14X17 cassette
AP LOWER RIBS & L-SPINE
 Open cone on AP L-SPINE to include LOWER RIBS
AP PELVIS
AP RIGHT & LEFT FEMUR
AP RIGHT & LEFT HUMERUS
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PELVIS
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the
referring physician.
**In trauma cases, include both joints if possible; otherwise, include joint nearest to area of
injury.
PELVIS (1 image)
 AP
INLET & OUTLET VIEWS (2 images)
 Inlet (use 14"x17" cassette)
 Outlet (use 14"x17" cassette)
HIP: NON-TRAUMA (2 images)
 AP Hip-Centered Pelvis
 Lateral Frogleg If unable to do a frogleg lateral, do a roll out lateral instead.
HIP: NON-TRAUMA FOR TOTAL HIP PROSTHESIS (2 images) *Include entire prosthesis on both
views.
 AP Pelvis
 Lateral Rollout
HIP: TRAUMA (2 images)
 AP Hip-Centered Pelvis
 Axiolateral (shoot through lateral) When there are bilateral hip fractures, do the
Clements-Nakayama modification.
JUDET VIEWS (2 images)
 RPO & LPO (perform on a 14"x17" and include both hip joints on each image)
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SKULL
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the referring
physician.
SKULL



(3 images)
AP/PA Skull
AP Towne
Lateral
FACIAL BONES (3 images)
*include mandible on all views*
 PA Waters
 Modified Waters
 Lateral
MANDIBLE (5 images)
 PA Projection
 PA Axial Projection
 Lateral
 Bilateral Axiolateral Obliques
ZYGOMATIC ARCHES (4 images)
 PA Waters
 AP Modified Towne
 Bilateral Tangential Projections
NASAL BONES (3 images)
 PA Waters
 Bilateral Laterals
TEMPOROMANIDBULAR JOINTS (TMJs) (5 images)
 Bilateral Axiolateral Oblique Projections, with open (when not contraindicated) and closed
mouth
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
AP Modified Towne
PARANASAL SINUSES (4 images) *cone to sinuses, patient must be upright*
 PA Caldwell
 PA Waters
 Lateral
 SMV
ORBITS: TRAUMA & FOREIGN BODY (NOT PRE-MRI) (3 images)
 PA Waters
 PA Modified Waters
 Lateral
ORBITS: PRE-MRI (2 images)
 PA Waters*
 Lateral
*a second PA waters will only be performed if instructed to by a Radiologist
OPTIC FORAMEN (2 images)
 Bilateral Parietoorbital Oblique Projections (Rhese Method)
SELLA TURCICA (3 images)
 Lateral
 AP Towne
 PA Caldwell
MASTOIDS (5 images)
 Bilateral Stenvers
 Bilateral Laws
 AP Towne
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SPINE
CERVICAL:
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the referring
physician.
C-SPINE; ROUTINE (3 – 4 images)
 AP
 Lateral
 Swimmers (Perform if unable to view C7 – T1)
 Odontoid
C-SPINE OBLIQUES (2 images)
 RAO & LAO
C-SPINE FLEXION & EXTENSION (2 images)
 Flexion
 Extension
TRAUMA C-SPINE
Trauma patients suspected of having severe injury to the cervical spine will receive a portable lateral
view of the spine prior to the standard C-spine studies. It is of importance that the spine is cleared
through C7 – T1. This may be accomplished by obtaining a lateral while the physician pulls on the
patient's arms or by placing the patient in a swimmer's position (the technologist may need to over
penetrate the mid section of the spine in order to visualize C7 – T1). The emergency room triage
physician determines the neck trauma status prior to ordering images. Upon the completion of the
lateral image, the triage physician will determine whether a consultation is necessary with the radiology
staff. When it is determined that consultation is needed, the radiologist or resident will report to the
emergency room for assistance and decide what further views are to be taken.
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Policy for Clearing Cervical Spine:
When cervical spines need to be cleared, the AP, Lateral, and odontoid (and swimmer's view if
necessary) should be shown to a radiology resident or staff. If the radiology resident or staff feels that it
is safe to go ahead with flexion and extension views, this should be documented by that individual in the
patient's chart.
 If a cervical collar is present, it may then be removed and lateral flexion and extension views of
the cervical spine are done with the patient flexing and extending unassisted.
 If the C7 – T1 level is not demonstrated on the routine views, swimmer's lateral should be taken
as well during the flexion and extension views.
 In the uncooperative or incoherent patient who has normal AP, lateral, and odontoid views, it
will be necessary for the referring attending staff or house staff to position the patient for the
flexion and extension views.
Clearance under fluoroscopy is not to be done.
POST TRAUMA C-SPINE: FOR CLEARING C-SPINE (3 images)
 AP
 Cross-Table Lateral
 Odontoid
*perform a swimmers view if unable to see C7 – T1.
SOFT TISSUE NECK:

LATERAL
o To include tip of nose through the back of the C-spine.
o Patient must inhale through their nose at time of exposure.
o Use soft tissue technique.
o If AP is requested, elevate chin to visualize trachea.
THORACIC:
THORACIC SPINE: ROUTINE (3 images)
 AP
 Lateral
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
Swimmers
LUMBAR:
LUMBAR SPINE (LUMBOSACRAL): ROUTINE (3 images)
 AP
 Lateral
 include L5-S1 Lateral Spot only if that area is not well visualized on the Lateral or the
physician’s order requests one.
LUMBAR OBLIQUES (2 images)
 RAO & LAO
Do RPO & LPO when necessary
LUMBAR: FERGUSON (1 image)
 AP
SACROILIAC JOINTS (3 images)
 PA
 RPO/LPO
SACRUM/COCCYX (3 images)
 AP Sacrum
 AP Coccyx
 Lateral
SCOLIOSIS (2 images)
 AP
 LATERAL
SCOLIOSIS BENDING (2 images)
 SUPINE AP BENDING TO THE RIGHT
 SUPINE AP BENDING TO THE LEFT
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UPPER EXTREMITY
*Cervical collars, casts, braces, etc. shall not be removed unless specifically requested by the
referring physician.
**In trauma cases, include both joints if possible; otherwise, include joint nearest to area of
injury.
SHOULDER: TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 images)
 AP Internal
 External/Grashey
 Axillary If patient is unable to do an axillary, do a Scapular Y view.
CLAVICLE (2 images)
 AP
 AP Axial
SCAPULA (2 images)
 AP
 Lateral
AC JOINTS (2 images)
 AP Bilateral
 AP Bilateral With Weights
HUMERUS (2 images)
 AP
 Lateral
ELBOW (2 images)
 AP
 Lateral
ELBOW: TRAUMA
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


AP
Lateral
Radial Head (Coyle Method)
FOREARM (2 images)
 AP
 Lateral
WRIST: TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 images)
 PA
 PA Oblique (semi-supinated)
 Lateral
HAND: TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 images)
 PA
 PA Oblique (semi-supinated)
 Lateral
HAND: ARTHRITIS
 Bilateral PA
FINGER: TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 images)
 PA Hand
 PA Oblique (of affected finger)
 Lateral (of affected finger)
THUMB: TRAUMA & NON-TRAUMA (3 images)
 PA Hand
 PA or AP Thumb
 Lateral Thumb
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SPECIAL VIEWS – UPPER
BALL IN HAND:

Supinate hands and place medial aspect of both hands together at center of IR

From this position, internally rotate hands 45° and support posterior of hands on 45°
radioloucent sponge

Extend fingers and ensure that they are relaxed, slightly separated but parallel to IR

Abduct both thumbs to avoid superimposition
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INFEROSUPERIOR AXIAL (WEST POINT):

Place patient prone on the table with a 3-4” pad under the shoulder being imaged.
The arm of the affected side is abducted 90° and rotated, so the forearm rests over
the edge of the table or a bucky tray, which may be used for support. The patients
palm should be down. The hand is turned away from the shoulder being examined.

Place a vertically supported cassette against the superior aspect of the shoulder with
the edge of the cassette in contact with the neck. Support the cassette with sandbags
or a vertical cassette holder.

Respiration is suspended for the exposure
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
Central ray at a compound angle of 25° down and 25° medially. CR enters
approximately 12-14 cm inferior and 3-4 cm medial to the acromial edge and exits the
glenoid fossa.
RADIAL HEAD (CAPITELLUM):

Lateral elbow

Angle CR 45° medially toward the shoulder
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SERENDIPITY:

SC JOINTS

Patient supine

45° cephalad angle centered on the sternum

Tube to cassette length
o
Adults – 60”
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o
Children – 40”
STRYKER:

Patient supine on table with cassette under the shoulder

Palm of hand of the affected shoulder is placed on top of the head, with fingers
directed to the back of the head

Elbow of the affected shoulder should point straight upward

CR angled 10° cephalad, centered over the coracoids process
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SUPRASPINATUS:

Scapular Y position

Angle CR 5-15° caudally
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SCAPULAR Y VIEW:

Accomplished by placing anterior aspect of affected shoulder against x-ray plate and
rotating other shoulder out approximately 40°
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ZANCA:


Patient should be AP
Angle the CR 10° cephalic
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
CR directed to AC joint
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PPV OPEN/CLOSE PROCEDURE
6/2013
To Open:


Check tech area.
o Assure computers are up and running ok
Ortho room (room3):
**TURN THIS ROOM ON FIRST**
o Assure room is clean, stocked, and ready for pt use
o Turn on x-ray equipment and lights
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
o

RF Room 1:
o
o
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Genrator may take up to 45 minutes before it will shoot, be sure to turn on
first!
Check Oxygen tubing and Suction canister/tubing to assure they are clean and ready
to use
Assure room is clean, stocked, and ready for pt use
Turn on x-ray equipment and over head lights
Check Oxygen tubing and Suction canister/tubing to assure they are clean and ready
to use
RF Room 2:
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Assure room is clean, stocked, and ready for pt use
Turn on x-ray equipment and over head lights
Check Oxygen tubing and Suction canister/tubing to assure they are clean and ready
to use
Check supplies, tape, paper, blue shorts, etc. Let Sara know if any supplies need to be ordered
Linens have a barcode that is scanned, ordered, and stocked by logistics. If they are low, they will be
restocked soon.
Check patient changing areas to assure they are clean
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Check tech area
o Computers are auto login
Ortho room (room 3):
o Turn off x-ray equipment and lights. Do NOT shut off computers or the breakers
o Assure room is clean and ready for patient use
RF Room 1:
o Turn off x-ray equipment and lights. Do NOT shut off computers or the breakers
o Assure room is clean and ready for patient use
RF Room 2:
o Turn off x-ray equipment and lights. Do NOT shut off computers or the breakers
o Assure room is clean and ready for patient use
Check supplies to see if there are any items that need to be gathered to bring over the next morning
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Check patient changing areas to assure they are clean and that there are no patient belongings in them
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OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION ROUTINES
The departmental routines must be followed when a radiology consultation request is
received with non-specific information as to the views to be taken. If the request cannot be
verified or there is a problem concerning request vs. diagnosis, a radiologist must be
consulted, and an appropriate notation shall be made in QDOC .
RADIATION PROTECTION:
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A. Meticulously collimate to exact size of cassette or anatomical part being
radiographed if smaller.
B. Use gonadal shielding on all patients through age 55 unless shielding will obscure
the area of interest or unless noted on the Physician’s Order to not use shielding. If
there is a question as to when to shield, check with the Lead Technologist or the
resident on call. If a shield is not used, the appropriate label "NGS" (no gonadal
shielding) should be used. Should there be a possibility that the patient is pregnant
and the fetus will be within 12 inches of the primary beam, use the pregnant patient
protocol and fill out the appropriate paperwork.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. All radiology consultation requests are reviewed for completeness and accuracy by
quality control persons. Those persons being the Lead Technologist, modality
Supervisor, radiology residents, or radiologists.
B. Finished radiographs are checked for quality, completeness, proper patient
identification, lead markers, performing technologist's lead markers on image,
artifacts, and proper exposure.
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