MIRA2004 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Suprasternal Notch, Lordosis, Sternum

• School: Curtin University
• Department: Medical Imaging, Radiology & Radiography
• Course: MIRA2004
• Professor: Yasas Botenne

Document Summary

Patient as erect as possible with back against ir. Roll patients shoulders forwards by rotating the arms medially/internally. Ir centre should be aligned with cr, and patients msp. Centre the msp to the midline of ir. Patient lean back with shoulders so that the neck and back of head against ir. Msp centered to cr and midline of ir. Cr perpendicular to the long axis of the sternum. To ensure as many lower ribs are seen as possible. Patient erect or supine with back in contact with. Msp inline with cr and midline of ir. For a posterior injury, place the back on the ir. Rotate the patient 45 degrees with the affected side. Extend opposite arm down and behind the patient away from the thorax. Align midclavicular line with the midline of ir and cr. For an anterior injury, place the front against the ir.