Question 1: Required Views The required views for this emergency patient would be as follows: For the cervical spine a lateral horizontal beam (if this view was unsuccessful in providing a diagnostic image , then a Swimmers lateral beam would be used) and an AP C3-7 projection (with the doctor's permission to lower the patient's shoulders). For the pelvis, an AP view of the pelvis would be sufficient to analyze whether there is damage to the pelvis. If any abnormalities are detected, further imaging will be performed accordingly, for example a horizontal beam for the lateral projection of the hip. For the right tibia, an AP view of the tibia/fibula (to include both the ankle and knee joints) and a horizontal beam lateral view of the tibia/fibula would be required. fibula (again including both joints). An additional view could also be an AP mortise ankle as tibial fractures can occur at the malleolus and this view will show both joint spaces of the ankle. Views must be performed in order Views must be performed in a logical order to complete the exam as quickly as possible and limit patient movement. This order must be determined by considering the tube angles needed and how the patient will need to move for each projection. The examination should begin with the horizontal beam lateral cervical spine series as of the three required this is the most severe injury and this view will provide the most information. If this image is not of diagnostic quality, a lateral analysis of the swimmers should be performed. Considering that the tube is now spinning horizontally, the next projection should also be horizontal beam; working from the top down of the patient this projection will be the right lateral horizontal beam of the tibia......center of the sheet......Challens, A. (2010). Aluminum filter techniques in radiography. Retrieved May 13, 2014, from: http://www.wikiradiography.com/page/Aluminium+Filter+Techniques+in+RadiographyFuller, M.J. (2011). Trauma of the lateral cervical spine. Retrieved May 13, 2014, http://www.wikiradiography.com/page/The+Trauma+Lateral+Cervical+SpineJohnston, J. (2012). Essential elements of radiographic physics and imaging. St Loius, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby Publishing.S, S. (2008). Film criticism of the skull and breasts. Retrieved May 10, 2014, www.quia.com/files/quia/.../Film-Critique-of-the-Skull-and-Sinuses.doc (word document online) Bontrager, K. L. (2005). Textbook of radiographic technique and related anatomy. St Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby Publishing. Enfinger, J. (2011). Skull by PA Caldwell [Video file]. Retrieved May 7, 2014, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11HJMH5F2TA
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