The T-Spine

Things to know 3 Views AP, Lateral & Swimmers Marker Shield Page 316

AP 14 x 17 Lengthwise 80@12 Collimate lateral to spine Expiration Shield Marker

AP Positioning Patient supine Mid-line centered to mid-line of table Arms at side Flex knees Light 1 inch above shoulders

CR perpendicular to T7 SID 40

Seen on Film Thoracic spine Intervertebral joint spaces Spinous processes Posterior ribs

Lateral 14 x 17 lengthwise 80@50 Breathing technique Collimate laterally Shield Marker

Positioning Roll patient on Side Raise arms Flex knees Back straight with no rotation Light about 2 Inches above shoulder

CR perpendicular to T7 SID 40

Seen on Film Intervertebral joint spaces Thoracic bodies Intervertebral foramina

Swimmers 10 x12 lengthwise 80@120 Expiration Collimate to area of interest Shield marker Page 311

Positioning Patient on side Align midline of patient with midline of table Move patient’s arm nearest IR up and under the ear Patients arm away from IR down away from neck True lateral with no rotation

CR is perpendicular to IR Centered to T1 SID 60

NOTE If the patient is unable to depress shoulders, angle about 5 degrees caudad

Seen on Film Intervertebral disk space Vertebral bodies C4-T3 zygapophyseal joints