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Which of the following is a clinical indication for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?
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?
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?
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?
What is the recommended patient position for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?
What is the recommended respiration technique for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?
What is the recommended respiration technique for the Cervicothoracic lateral (Swimmer's) position?
Which of the following is a warning associated with the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
Which of the following is a warning associated with the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended IR size for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended IR size for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended shielding for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended shielding for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended CR centering for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended CR centering for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended respiration technique for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
What is the recommended respiration technique for the lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension positions for the cervical spine?
