Sternum
PA Oblique
IR Size: 10x12 LW
SID: 40"" (30"" if possible)
Page #'s: 1:458,210

Positioning:
  • Pt rotated: 15°-20° RAO
  • Thin pt: more rotation, lg pt less
  • If Prone bend: left elbow & knee to get rotation

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ mid-sternum, 1"" lateral from elevated side from MSP
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Collimation:
  •

Eval Criteria:
  • Entire sternum over heart shadow & no SI over spine

Lateral
IR Size: 10x12 LW
SID: 72""
Page #'s: 1:462,212

Positioning:
  • TLP, Shoulders: rolled back
  • Arms: locked behind back

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ mid-sternum (3"" inferior to jugular notch)
  •

Collimation:
  •

Eval Criteria:
  • SI of SC Joints
  • No SI by shoulders or ribs