Bontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques

10th Edition - September 22, 2020
Authors: John Lampignano, Leslie E. Kendrick
Language: English
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Get on-the-spot guidance for all the types of positioning you’ll need to perform during clinicals with Bontrager’s Handbook of Radiographic Positioning and Techniques, 10th Edition. With bulleted instructions and photos of properly-positioned patients, this portable and pocket-sized reference can help you safely, quickly, and confidently position for the most-commonly requested radiographic studies. Plus, this must-have radiographic positioning and anatomy handbook also provides suggested techniques and critique points to help you quickly and easily evaluate your own radiographs as you produce them in clinicals.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
IFC
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
Explanations for Use
Chapter 1. Chest
Positioning Considerations and Radiation Protection
Digital Imaging Considerations
Lateral: Chest
Lateral (Wheelchair or Stretcher): Chest
PA (AP): Chest
Lateral: Chest
Lateral Decubitus: Chest
AP Lordotic: Chest
Lateral Decubitus: Chest
AP Lordotic: Chest
Anterior Oblique (RAO and LAO): Chest
Anterior Oblique (RAO and LAO): Chest
AP and Lateral: Upper Airway
AP and Lateral: Upper Airway
AP (Tabletop): Pediatric Chest
Erect PA (With Pigg-O-Stat): Pediatric Chest
Lateral (Tabletop): Pediatric Chest
Erect Lateral (With Pigg-O-Stat): Pediatric Chest
PA (AP): Pediatric Chest
Lateral: Pediatric Chest
Chapter 2. Upper Limb
Technical Factors
Radiation Protection
PA: Fingers
PA Oblique: Fingers
PA: Fingers
PA Oblique: Fingers
Mediolateral and Lateromedial: Fingers
AP: Thumb
Lateral: Fingers
AP: Thumb
PA Oblique: Thumb
Lateral: Thumb
PA Oblique: Thumb
Lateral: Thumb
AP Axial: Thumb
PA: Hand
AP Axial: Thumb
PA: Hand
PA Oblique: Hand
“Fan” Lateral and Lateral in Extension: Hand
PA Oblique: Hand
“Fan” Lateral: Hand
AP Axial Projection: Hand
AP Axial Projection: Hand
PA: Wrist
PA Oblique: Wrist
PA: Wrist
PA Oblique: Wrist
Lateral: Wrist
Lateral: Wrist
PA and PA Axial With Ulnar Deviation: Scaphoid
PA and PA Axial With Ulnar Deviation: Scaphoid
PA With Radial Deviation: Wrist
PA With Radial Deviation: Wrist
Tangential Inferosuperior: Wrist (Carpal Canal)
Tangential Inferosuperior: Wrist (Carpal Canal)
AP: Forearm
Lateromedial: Forearm
AP: Forearm
Lateromedial: Forearm
AP: Elbow
AP: Elbow
AP: Elbow
AP Oblique (Medial and Lateral): Elbow
AP Oblique (Medial): Elbow
AP Oblique (Lateral): Elbow
Lateromedial: Elbow
Lateromedial: Elbow
Axial Lateromedial and Mediolateral: Elbow (Trauma)
Axial Lateromedial and Mediolateral: Elbow (Trauma)
AP: Upper Limb (Pediatric)
Lateral: Upper Limb (Pediatric)
Chapter 3. Humerus and Shoulder Girdle
AP: Humerus
Rotational Lateral: Humerus
Lateral: Humerus (Trauma)
AP and Lateral: Humerus
Transthoracic Lateral: Humerus (Trauma)
Transthoracic Lateral: Proximal Humerus
AP: Shoulder
AP: Shoulder
Inferosuperior Axial (Transaxillary): Shoulder
Inferosuperior Axial (transaxillary): Shoulder
PA Axial Transaxillary: Shoulder (Nontrauma)
PA Axial Transaxillary: Shoulder (Nontrauma)
Inferosuperior Axial: Shoulder (Nontrauma)
Inferosuperior Axial: Shoulder
AP Oblique—Glenoid Cavity: Shoulder
AP Oblique: Shoulder
Tangential—Intertubercular (Bicipital) Sulcus: Shoulder
Tangential—Intertubercular (Bicipital) Sulcus: Shoulder
PA Oblique: Shoulder (Trauma)
PA Oblique: Shoulder (Trauma)
AP—Neutral Rotation: Shoulder (Trauma)
Transthoracic Lateral: Shoulder (Trauma)
Transthoracic Lateral: Shoulder (Trauma)
AP Apical Oblique Axial: Shoulder (Trauma)
AP Apical Oblique Axial: Shoulder (Trauma)
Apical AP Axial: Shoulder
Apical AP Axial: Shoulder
AP and AP Axial: Clavicle
AP and AP Axial: Clavicle
AP (Bilateral): Acromioclavicular (AC) Joints
AP (Bilateral): AC Joint
AP: Scapula
Lateral (Erect and Recumbent): Scapula
AP and Lateral: Scapula
Chapter 4. Lower Limb
Technical Considerations
Radiation Protection
AP: Toes
AP Oblique: Toes
AP and AP Oblique: Toes
Lateral: Toes
Tangential: Toes—Sesamoids
Lateral: Toes
Tangential: Sesamoids
Dorsoplantar AP: Foot
AP Medial Oblique: Foot
AP and AP Medial Oblique: Foot
Lateral: Foot
Lateral: Foot
Weight-Bearing AP and Lateral: Foot
Weight-Bearing AP and Lateral: Foot
Plantodorsal (Axial): Calcaneus
Lateral—Mediolateral: Calcaneus
Plantodorsal (Axial) and Lateral—Mediolateral: Calcaneus
AP: Ankle
AP Mortise: Ankle
AP Oblique—45° Medial Rotation: Ankle
AP, AP Mortise, and AP Oblique—45° Medial Rotation: Ankle
Lateral—Mediolateral or Lateromedial: Ankle
Mediolateral: Ankle
AP Stress: Ankle
AP: Lower Leg (Tibia-Fibula)
Mediolateral: Lower Leg (Tibia-Fibula)
AP and Lateral: Lower Leg (Tibia-Fibula)
AP: Knee
AP Oblique—Medial and Lateral Rotation: Knee
AP and AP Oblique—Medial and Lateral: Knee
Lateral—Mediolateral: Knee
Lateral—Mediolateral: Knee
AP or PA Weight-Bearing Bilateral: Knee
PA Axial Weight-Bearing Bilateral: Knee
AP or PA Weight-Bearing Bilateral: Knee
PA and AP Axial (“Tunnel Views”): Intercondylar Fossa
PA: Patella
Lateral—Mediolateral: Patella
PA Axial: Intercondylar Fossa
Tangential—Axial: Patella
Tangential—Axial (Prone): Patella
Superoinferior Sitting Tangential: Patella
Superoinferior Sitting Tangential (Bilateral): Patella
AP: Lower Limb (Pediatric)
Lateral: Lower Limb (Pediatric)
AP and Mediolateral: Foot (Pediatric)
Chapter 5. Femur and Pelvic Girdle
Radiation Protection
Localization Methods for Femoral Head and Neck
AP: Femur
Lateral: Femur
AP and Lateral: Mid- and Distal Femur
Horizontal Beam Lateral: Mid- and Distal Femur (Trauma)
AP Bilateral: Proximal Femora (Bilateral Hips)
AP Unilateral: Proximal Femur (Hip)
AP Unilateral: Proximal Femur (Hip)
Unilateral Frog-Leg: Lateral Hip (Nontrauma)
AP Bilateral Frog-Leg: Hips (Nontrauma)
AP Bilateral Frog-Leg: Hips (Nontrauma)
Axiolateral Inferosuperior: Lateral Hip (Trauma)
Axiolateral Inferosuperior: Lateral Hip (Trauma)
AP: Pelvis
AP: Pelvis
AP Axial (Inlet and Outlet): Pelvis
AP Axial (Inlet and Outlet): Pelvis
Posterior Oblique: Acetabulum and Pelvic Ring
Posterior Oblique: Acetabulum
PA Axial Oblique: Acetabulum
PA Axial Oblique: Acetabulum
AP and Lateral: Hips and Pelvis (Pediatric)
Chapter 6. Vertebral Column
Intervertebral Foramina and Zygapophyseal Joints
Topographic Landmarks
AP “Open Mouth” C1−C2: Cervical Spine
AP (PA) for Dens: Cervical Spine
AP “Open Mouth” and AP (PA) Dens
AP Axial: Cervical Spine
Oblique: Cervical Spine
AP Axial and Oblique: Cervical Spine
Lateral (Erect): Cervical Spine
Cervicothoracic (Swimmer’s) Lateral: Cervical Spine
Lateral (Erect) and Cervicothoracic (Swimmer’s) Lateral: Cervical Spine
Lateral (Hyperflexion and Hyperextension): Cervical Spine
Lateral (Hyperflexion and Hyperextension): Cervical Spine
Trauma Series: Cervical Spine
AP: Thoracic Spine
Lateral: Thoracic Spine
AP and Lateral: Thoracic Spine
Oblique: Thoracic Spine
AP (PA): Lumbar Spine
AP (PA): Lumbar Spine
Oblique: Lumbar Spine
Oblique: Lumbar Spine
Lateral: Lumbar Spine
Lateral L5−S1: Lumbar Spine
Lateral and Lateral L5−S1: Lumbar Spine
PA: Scoliosis Series
AP: Lumbar Spine
Lateral (Hyperflexion and Hyperextension): Lumbar Spine
Lateral (Hyperflexion and Hyperextension) Lumbar Spine
AP Axial: Sacrum
AP Axial: Coccyx
AP Axial: Sacrum and Coccyx
Lateral: Sacrum and Coccyx
Lateral: Sacrum and Coccyx
AP Axial: Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
Posterior Oblique: Sacroiliac (SI) Joint
Posterior Oblique: Sacroiliac Joint
Chapter 7. Bony Thorax
Positioning Considerations
Right Anterior Oblique (RAO): Sternum
Lateral: Sternum
Oblique (RAO): Sternum
Lateral: Sternum
PA and Anterior Oblique: Sternoclavicular (SC) Joints
PA: SC Joints
Anterior Oblique: SC Joints
AP (or PA): Ribs (Bilateral)
AP: Ribs (Bilateral)
AP (or PA): Ribs (Bilateral)
Anterior Oblique (RAO): Upper Axillary Ribs
Posterior Oblique (LPO): Lower Axillary Ribs
Anterior or Posterior Oblique: Axillary Ribs
Chapter 8. Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses
Cranial Positioning Lines and Landmarks
AP Axial: Cranium
AP Axial (Towne Method): Cranium
Lateral: Cranium
Lateral: Cranium
PA and PA Axial (15°): Cranium
PA and PA Axial (15°): Cranium
Submentovertical (SMV): Cranium
SMV: Cranium
Lateral: Cranium (Trauma)
Lateral: Cranium (Trauma)
AP and AP Axial: Cranium (Trauma)
AP and AP Axial: Cranium (Trauma)
Lateral: Facial Bones
Lateral: Facial Bones
Parietoacanthial: Facial Bones
Parietoacanthial and Modified Parietoacanthial
PA Axial (15°): Facial Bones
PA Axial (15°): Facial Bones
Lateral, Acanthioparietal: Facial Bones (Trauma)
Lateral: Nasal Bones
Lateral: Nasal Bones
Superoinferior Tangential (Axial): Nasal Bones
Bilateral SMV: Zygomatic Arches
Oblique Inferosuperior (Tangential): Zygomatic Arches
SMV and Oblique Inferosuperior (Tangential): Zygomatic Arches
AP Axial: Zygomatic Arches
Parieto-Oribital Oblique: Optic Foramina
PA and PA Axial: Mandible
Axiolateral and Axiolateral Oblique: Mandible
Axiolateral Oblique: Mandible (Trauma)
PA and Axiolateral Oblique: Mandible
AP Axial: Mandible or Temporomandibular Joints and Condyloid Processes
Axiolateral Oblique: Temporomandibular Joints
Axiolateral: Temporomandibular Joints
Axiolateral Oblique (Modified Law Method) and Axiolateral (Schuller Method): Temporomandibular Joints
Lateral: Paranasal Sinuses
PA: Paranasal Sinuses
Lateral and PA (Modified Caldwell Method): Sinuses
Parietoacanthial: Paranasal Sinuses
SMV: Paranasal Sinuses
Parietoacanthial (Waters Method) and SMV: Sinuses
Chapter 9. Abdomen and Common Contrast Media Procedures
Shielding and Positioning Landmarks
Barium Distribution and Body Positions
Acute Abdomen Series
AP Supine (KUB): Abdomen (Adult)
AP Erect: Abdomen
AP Supine and AP Erect: Abdomen
Lateral Decubitus (AP): Abdomen
Dorsal Decubitus (Lateral): Abdomen
Lateral and Dorsal Decubitus: Abdomen
AP Supine (KUB): Abdomen (Pediatric)
AP Erect: Abdomen (Pediatric)
AP Supine and Erect: Abdomen (Pediatric)
RAO: Esophagogram
Lateral: Esophagogram
RAO and Lateral: Esophagogram
AP (PA): Esophagogram
RAO: Upper GI (Stomach)
PA: Upper GI (Stomach)
PA and RAO: Upper GI (Stomach)
Right Lateral: Upper GI (Stomach)
AP: Upper GI (Stomach)
Lateral and AP: Upper GI
LPO: Upper GI (Stomach)
LPO: Upper GI (Stomach)
AP (PA): Small Bowel
PA (AP): Barium Enema
PA (AP): Barium Enema
RAO and LAO (RPO and LPO): Barium Enema
RAO and LAO (RPO and LPO): Barium Enema
Lateral Rectum (Ventral Decubitus): Barium Enema
Lateral Decubitus (Double Contrast): Barium Enema
AP (PA) Axial: Barium Enema
Lateral Decubitus and AP (PA) Axial: Barium Enema
AP (PA) Scout and Series: Intravenous Urogram (IVU)
RPO and LPO: IVU
AP and RPO: IVU
AP Erect (Postvoid): IVU
AP Axial: Cystography
Posterior Oblique (RPO, LPO) and Optional Lateral: Cystography
AP and Posterior Oblique: Cystography
Chapter 10. Mobile (Portables) and Surgical Procedures
AP Chest (Supine and Semierect): Mobile
AP Supine Abdomen (KUB): Mobile
Lateral Decubitus (Abdomen): Mobile
AP Pelvis or Hip: Mobile
Axiolateral Hip (Danelius-Miller Method): Mobile
Modified Axiolateral Hip and Proximal Femur (Clements-Nakayama Method): Mobile
PA Abdomen (Cholangiogram): Surgical C-Arm
Lateral Hip: Surgical C-Arm
Procedure Notes
Appendix A. Reducing Patient Dose
Appendix B. Exposure-Distance Conversion Chart
Appendix C:. Cast Conversion Rule
Appendix D. Grid Ratio Conversion Chart
Appendix E:. Initials (Abbreviations), Technical Terms, and Acronyms
Table of Film Image Receptors

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John Lampignano

Leslie E. Kendrick