By Eugene D. Frank MA RT(R) FASRT FAEIRS, Barbara J. Smith MS RT(R)(QM) FASRT FAEIRS, Bruce W. Long MS RT(R)(CV) FASRT
Designed for fast reference within the medical setting, Merrill's Pocket consultant to Radiography is a pocket-sized spouse to Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and approaches, twelfth Edition. this useful source summarizes crucial info for one hundred seventy of the main usually asked projections you are going to stumble upon. Authors Eugene Frank, Barbara Smith, and Bruce lengthy concisely current simply the knowledge you have to for speedy reference -- retain it with you and retain Merrill's shut at hand!
- Diagnostic-quality radiographs display wanted imaging results.
- Key positioning information is formatted for speedy and straightforward access.
- Each technique is gifted in a two-color, two-page spread with bulleted, step by step strategies and accompanying pictures at the most sensible web page; and a chart with areas to fill within the particular innovations used for a specific projection at the backside page.
- Section dividers with tabs provide easy access to every section.
- Computed radiography information helps you to make the sophisticated changes essential to receive optimum effects with CR.
- Exposure procedure chart for each projection is helping lessen the variety of repeat radiographs and improves total picture quality.
- Abbreviations and exterior landmark charts at the within covers offer easy access to often wanted information.
- kVp values are incorporated for every projection.
- Compensating clear out information integrated for these projections the place filters are used.
- New publicity index column to be used with electronic imaging systems
- Specific collimation settings for all projections performed utilizing DR platforms
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1:167. Manual Factors Part Thickness (cm) mA kVp Time mAs SID Image Receptor Size CR, DR Exposure Indicator Grid HF, 1Ø or 3Ø Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ Competency:_______________ / / ___________________________________________________________________________________ Upper Limb Instructor:_______________ 47 Humerus Lateral Patient Position • Position patient erect or supine. Part Position • Unless contraindicated, slightly abduct arm. • Center arm to IR.
Support forearm. • Supinate hand if possible. • Center elbow joint to IR. Proximal forearm: • Place dorsal surface of forearm on table. • Center elbow to IR. 5 cm) on sides kVp: 65 AP proxim forearm. AP distal humerus. AP proximal forearm. Distal humerus: Reference: 12th edition ATLAS pp. 1:156-157. Manual Factors Part Thickness (cm) mA kVp Time mAs SID Image Receptor Size CR, DR Exposure Indicator Grid HF, 1Ø or 3Ø Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ Competency:_______________ / / ___________________________________________________________________________________ Upper Limb Instructor:_______________ 45 Humerus AP Patient Position • Position patient erect or supine.
Part Position • Pronate hand. • Medially rotate arm. • Adjust anterior surface of elbow (epicondyles) to 40 to 45 degrees. 5 cm) on sides COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY • Four collimator margins must be shown or none at all. kVp: 60 Reference: 12th edition ATLAS p. 1:154. Manual Factors Part Thickness (cm) mA kVp Time mAs SID Image Receptor Size CR, DR Exposure Indicator Grid HF, 1Ø or 3Ø Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________ Competency:_______________ / / ___________________________________________________________________________________ Upper Limb Instructor:_______________ 41 Elbow AP oblique (lateral rotation) Patient Position • Seat patient at end of table with arm extended and entire limb in same plane.
