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Cassette size, CR, kVp, SID

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Chest PA   show
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show 14x17 LW; CR perpendicular to mid thorax at level of T7; kVp-125; SID-72; ID blocker up  
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Hand PA   show
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show 8x10; CR perpendicular centerd to 2nd MCP joint; kVp-60, SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 10x12 (small hand, 2 images per cassette), 8x10 (large hand); CR perpendicular centered to 3rd MCP joint; kVp-55; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 CW (2 or more images per cassette); CR perpendicular centered to PIP joint; kVp-55; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 CW (2 or more images per cassette); CR perpendicular centered to 1st MCP joint; kVp-55; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Wrist PA   show
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Wrist Oblique   show
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show 8x10 LW; CR perpendicular centered to midcarpals; kVp-60; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 LW or CW (2 images per cassette); CR perpendicular to scaphoid; kVp-55; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Forearm AP   show
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show 14x17 LW (2 images per cassette); CR perpendicular to midpoint on forearm; kVp-60; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 LW; CR perpendicular centered to mid elbow joint; kVp-60; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 CW; CR perpendicular centered to mid-elbow joint; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 LW, or 10x12 CW (2 images per cassette); CR perpendicular centered to mid elbow joint; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 14x17 LW; CR to mid humerus; kVp-70; SID-40; top margin of IR 1.5in above humeral head  
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show 14x17 LW; CR to mid humerus; kVp-80; SID-40  
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show 10x12 CW; CR perpendicular to a point 1 inch inferior to coracoid process; kVp-75; SID-40  
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Shoulder PA Oblique (scapula Y)   show
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Clavicle AP, AP axial (25 degrees cephalad)   show
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Scapula AP (salute)   show
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Scapula lateral (scapula Y)   show
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show 8x10 CW (2 images per cassette); CR (if including all toes) perpendicular to 3rd MTP joint. CR (if singling out a toe) perpendicular to PIP joint; kVp-55; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Toes Lateral   show
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Toes oblique (30-45 degree medial rotation for 1st-3rd digits and lateral rotation for 4th-5th digitd)   show
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show 10x12 LW; CR either perpendicular to IR centered to base of 3rd metatarsal or 10degrees posteriorly (toward heel) centered to base of 3rd metatarsal; kVp-60; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 10x12 LW; CR perpendicular centered to base of 3rd metatarsal; kVp-60; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Foot Lateral (mediolateral projection)   show
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show 8x10 LW; CR 40 degrees to long axis of plantar surface, CR centered to base of 3rd metatarsal, to emerge just distal and inferior to ankle joint; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Calcaneous Lateral   show
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show 8x10 LW or 10x12 CW (2 images per cassette); CR perpendicular to midway between malleoli; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Ankle Lateral   show
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show 8x10 LW or 10x12 CW (2 images per cassette); CR perpendicular to midway between malleoli; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Ankle AP mortise   show
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Tib/Fib AP   show
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Tib/Fib Lateral (external rotation)   show
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Knee AP   show
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Knee Oblique (45 degrees medial or lateral rotation)   show
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show 10x12 LW; CR at 1 inch distal to medial epicondyle at 5-7 degree cephalad; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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show 8x10 LW; CR perpendicular centered to mid-patellofemoral joint space; kVp-65; SID-42(tabletop)  
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Patella PA   show
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show 8x10 CW; CR centered to patellofemoral space, if knee is 90 degrees, use 15-20 cephalad to long axis of leg; kVp-65; SID-40(use tape measurement)  
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Femur AP   show
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show 14x17 LW; CR perpendicular to mid IR; kVp-70; SID-40(bucky)  
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Hip AP unilateral   show
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show 14z17 CW; CR perpendicular to midpoint between femoral heads (1inch superior to pubic symphysis); kVp-70-80; SID-40(bucky)  
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Hip Lateral (unilateral "frog-leg")   show
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Hip Lateral (bilateral "frog-leg")   show
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Abdomen Upright AP   show
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Abdomen KUB AP (supine)   show
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show 10x12 LW; CR perpendicular to IR, at level of T7, between spine and medial border of scapula; IR positioned 1.5in above jugular notch; kVp-65; SID-40(bucky); Respiration-suspend after deep inspiration  
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Sternum Lateral   show
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Upper anterior Ribs-PA   show
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show 14x17 LW; CR perpendicular and midway between sternum and lateral skin border of affected side; kVp-70; SID-40(bucky); Respiration-suspend after deep inspiration; IR superior border 1.5in above shoulders  
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Posterior Ribs- AP lower- unilateral   show
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Ribs-Axillary-AP oblique-RPO or LPO   show
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Ribs-Axillary-PA oblique-RAO or LAO   show
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AP Axial C-spine   show
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show 8x10 LW; Blocker up; CR perpendicular to IR midpoint of open mouth; pt's MSP at center of IR- pt stand still with mouth open comfortably and adjust, then open wide before exposure; Collimate- incisors to tip of chin (4x4); kVp-75; SID-40(bucky); Suspend  
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show 8x10 LW; Blocker up; CR at C4 and behind ear with 15 degree cephalad; pt stand 45 degree, turn head so parallel with IR toward shoulder resting on IR; Collimate- middle ear to C7; kVp-75; SID-40(bucky); Suspend  
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Lateral C-Spine   show
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AP C-Spine Fuchs   show
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show 10x12 LW; Blocker up; CR perpendicular to C7-T1(vertebral prominens)junction with 3-5 degree caudad angle; pt lift arm closest to IR up and rest on head, depress opposing shoudler; Collimate-full length of cassette, tighten sides; kVp-80; SID-40; Suspend  
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show 14x17 LW; Blocker up; CR perpendicular to IR at T7; IR 1.5" above shoulders; Collimate-full length of cassette, width of pinky to thumb; kVp-80; SID-40; Respiration- shallow breathing or suspend at expiration  
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show 14x17 LW; Blocker up; CR perpendicular to T7, posterior half thorax in coronal plane behind ear, IR 1.5" above shoulders, arms 90degrees from body; Collimate- 17" length, slightly past skin border; kVp-80; SID-40; respiration as AP T-spine  
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show 14x17 LW; Blocker up; CR perpendicular to level of iliac crests; Collimate- top of IR at xiphoid tip using all 17" length, width pinky to thumb; kVp-80; SID-40 table bucky; Respiration-suspend at expiration  
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AP Oblique L-Spine (right first then left, into left lateral)   show
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Lateral L-Spine   show
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show 8x10 LW; Block up; CR centered to coronal plane and 2" posterior to ASIS and 1.5" inferior to iliac crest (finger-thumb);if spine not hrzntl, M-5degree, F-8degree caudad pt in true lateral; kVp-95; SID-40 table bucky; respiration- suspended  
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