Video: Positioning Criteria and Technique Values (TOES, FOOT, CALCANEUS, ANKLE; Upper Extremity; Abdomen)

Vocabulary flashcards covering projection names and their typical technique values from the lecture notes.

Toes projection

An X-ray projection of the toes; part of the foot series; technique typically 60-65 kVp at 0.5 mAs; breathing instruction: hold still.

Foot (AP Axial, Obliques, Lateral)

Foot radiographs including AP axial, oblique, and lateral views; technique around 70 kVp at 1.25 mAs.

Calcaneus (Axial)

Axial projection of the calcaneus bone; technique about 70 kVp at 2 mAs.

Calcaneus (Lateral)

Lateral view of the calcaneus; technique 70 kVp at 1 mAs.

Ankle (AP, Oblique)

Ankle projections in AP or oblique view; technique 70 kVp at 2 mAs.

Ankle (Lateral)

Lateral view of the ankle; technique 70 kVp at 1.5 mAs.

Breathing instruction for foot/ankle projections

Hold still during exposure for all foot and ankle projections.

Average technique consideration

Techniques will vary based on equipment used and patient body habitus.

Fingers radiography (Upper Extremity Part 1)

X-ray of the fingers; kVp 60-65; mAs 0.6.

Hand radiography

X-ray of the hand; kVp 60-65; mAs 0.7-1.2.

Wrist radiography

X-ray of the wrist; kVp 65-70; mAs 1.2.

AP Supine Abdomen (KUB)

Anteroposterior view of the abdomen with patient supine; 80-85 kVp at 10 mAs; expiration.

AP Upright Abdomen

AP projection of the abdomen with patient upright; 80-85 kVp at 10 mAs; expiration.

Abdomen Decubitus

Decubitus view of the abdomen; 80-85 kVp at 10 mAs; expiration.