Clinical indication:
Cervical pain, dizziness, vertigo, fracture
Region:
Cervical spine
Patient’s Position:
Patient is positioned erect in AP position.
The head is facing straight forward
To avoid rotation, patient shoulders should be at equidistance from the cassette
Cassette:
Size: 8’’x10’’ Orientation: Portrait
FFD/SID:
100cm
Central ray:
The central ray is at the level of C4, just below the hyoid bone
15° cephaled
Grid:
Yes
Respiration:
Not related
Exposure factors:
65-75kVp 8-12mAs
Collimation:
Include entire cervical spine laterally, C2 and T2 superiorly and inferioly