THE ORDER OF THE PROCEDURE
a. Remove artifacts.
b. Measure part.
c. Set control panel.
d. Technical Factors: Film size: One 14 x 17" (35 x 43 cm) CW, divided in half
a)
Non-Bucky
b)
For broad shouldered patients, use two 8 x 10" cassettes CW placed side by
side and exposed simultaneously to include both AC joints on one exposure
e. LM: Place corresponding LM and "WW/WOW" marker on cassette
f. Patient/Part position: Erect, posterior surface of shoulders against unmasked half of cassette with
equal weight on both feet
a)
Arms at side, no rotation of shoulders or pelvis, looking straight ahead
b)
With both shoulders against cassette, adjust height to place the center of the
unmasked half of the cassette to the level of the AC joints
g. CR: HP, direct CR to mid point between AC
h. SID: 72"
joints perpendicular to film
Non-Bucky
with a long narrow light field
to area of interest (7 x 17")
j. Immobilization:
k. Respiration: Suspend respiration during
exposure
l. Shielding: Secure gonadal shield around waist
m. Demonstrates: Both AC joint spaces
Note: For the "with weights" position, you need to place equal weights in the patient's hands to pull the
shoulders down (usually 5 lbs.)
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