Clinical indication:
Trauma, pain
Region:
Cervical spine
Patient’s Position:
The patient is erect, left side against the upright detector,
The cassette is placed in portrait position parallel to the long axis of the cervical spine on patient’s left side
The neck of the patient is extended (chin up) or flexed (chin down) position according to the projection directed by physician
Cassette:
Size: 10’’x12’’ Orientation: Portrait
FFD/SID:
150-180cm
Central ray:
The central ray projected 2.5cm above the jugular notch at the T1 level
Grid:
Yes
Respiration:
Not related
Exposure factors:
50-75kVp 20-50mAs
Collimation:
Collimate superior to C1 inferior to T1 anterior and posterior to include soft tissue