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Skull X-Ray: Cranial Positioning and Technical Factors

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Skull X-Ray: Cranial Positioning and Technical Factors

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What is the recommended minimum SID for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

45 cm

102 cm (correct)

50 inches

36 inches

How should the patient's head be positioned for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

Align the OML perpendicular to the IR (correct)

Tilt the head slightly to the left

Tilt the head slightly forward

Align the IOML perpendicular to the IR

What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

45° to the vertex

30° cephalad to OML (correct)

15° caudad to OML

90° to IOML

What is recommended during respiration for the lateral position of the skull series?

Suspend respiration Signup and view all the answers

Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?

At MSP Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended respiration instruction for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

Suspend respiration Signup and view all the answers

What should be aligned perpendicular to the IR if the patient is unable to flex the neck for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

IOML Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is head rotation or tilt for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

Reposition the patient Signup and view all the answers

Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?

At the vertex of the skull Signup and view all the answers

What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series if OML is used?

30° cephalad Signup and view all the answers

Skull X-Ray: Cranial Positioning and Technical Factors

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended minimum SID for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

How should the patient's head be positioned for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

What is recommended during respiration for the lateral position of the skull series?

Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?

What is the recommended respiration instruction for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

What should be aligned perpendicular to the IR if the patient is unable to flex the neck for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

What should be done if there is head rotation or tilt for the AP axial projection of the skull series?

Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?

What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series if OML is used?

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