Operating instructions

378
Spine
Hints in General
• Topogram: Lateral,
512 mm for thoracic and lumbar spine and 256 mm
for the c-spine.
• Patient positioning for thoracic and lumbar spine
studies:
Patient lying in supine position, arms positioned
comfortably above the head in the head-arm rest,
lower legs supported.
• Patient positioning for cervical spine studies:
Patient lying in supine position, hyperextend neck
slightly, secure head well in head cradle.
• Patient respiratory instruction:
do not breathe, do not swallow.
Any possible injuries to the spinal column should be
determined before beginning the examination and
taken into account when repositioning the patient.
• In case of 3D study only, images should be recon-
structed with at least 50% overlapping and kernel
B10.
• For lumbar studies, place a cushion under the
patients knees. This will reduce the curve in the
spine and also make the patient more comfortable.
• For image reconstruction of bone study, use kernel
B60.