Lecture 1 Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

PACEMAN stands for what

A

positioning
area
collimation
exposure
markers
aesthetics
name

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2
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why would you want to maximize SID

A

to minimize magnification

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3
Q

what technique changes are used when repeating for unwanted motion

A

large FS
largest mA possible

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4
Q

why can you use AEC post arthroplasty

A

will continually blast, causing extreme overexposure

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5
Q

what is the distortion rate at 100 SID

A

2 deg for every 1 inch

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6
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what is the distortion rate at 180 SID

A

1 deg for every 1 inch

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7
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what angle would you use for the mediolateral

A

5-7 deg ceph

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