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Guidelines in the Proper Use of Lead Markers in Radiographic Examinations

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Every radiographic examinations has its own specific rules or specifications to follow, as well as the use of various cassettes, which contains barcode labels. These rules or specifications may vary form one patient to another or from one requesting physician to another. Whatever the instructions or guidelines they are, there are still general rules or guidelines that must be followed. I have listed below the: Guidelines in the Proper Use of Lead Markers in Radiographic Examinations  1. Left or right markers must always be used in

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Quick Guide On Radiographic Positioning – B

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BALL CATCHERS VIEW See Norgaads view. BALL’S METHOD (AP) Pelvimetry view. Patient erect, centre the horizontal beam to the midline at the level of the superior border of the symphysis pubis. BALL’S METHOD (LATERAL) Pelvimetry view. Patient erect in the lateral position. Centre horizontal central ray to the level of the superior border of the acetabulum. BECLERE METHOD

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Quick Guide On Radiographic Positioning – A

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ADAMS (MODIFICATION OF HERMODSSON’S VIEW) The same as Hermodsson’s view but with internal rotation increased from 70 degrees to 100 degrees. Ref:Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults, Lippincott. AHLBACK METHOD Weight-bearing AP view of the knee in full extension. ALBERS-SCHONBERG

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