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Test your knowledge on the Cervicothoracic (C5-T3) Lateral Position, also known...

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Test your knowledge on the Cervicothoracic (C5-T3) Lateral Position, also known...

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Which of the following is a clinical indication for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?

Pathology involving the sacrum

Pathology involving the coccyx

Pathology involving the lumbar spine

Pathology involving the superior thoracic spine (correct)

What is the recommended collimation for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?

Collimate on two sides to anatomy of interest

Collimate on five sides to anatomy of interest

Collimate on four sides to anatomy of interest (correct)

Collimate on three sides to anatomy of interest

What is the range of kVp recommended for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?

50-70

125-145

75-95 (correct)

100-120

What is the recommended patient position for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?

Erect or recumbent position Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended respiration technique for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?

Suspend respiration on full expiration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a warning associated with the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?

Always attempt these positions on a trauma patient without physician authorization Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended IR size for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?

10 × 12 inches (24 × 30 cm), portrait Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended shielding for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?

Shield radiosensitive tissues outside the region of interest Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended CR centering for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?

Centered to C4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended respiration technique for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?