Clinical indication:
Cervical pain, dizziness, vertigo, fracture
Region:
Cervical spine
Patient’s Position:
The patient may erect or supine depending on the case
The cassette is placed parallel to the long axis of cervical spine on left side of the patient
Cassette:
Size: 10’’x12’’ Orientation: Portrait
FFD/SID:
150-180cm
Central ray:
The central ray projected 2.5cm above the jugular notch at the C4 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