A Patient Enters the ED Due to an MVA

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient enters the ED due to an MVA.He is on a backboard and in a cervical collar.The initial lateral cervical spine projection demonstrates C1-6.The patient has broad and thick shoulders.Because the hospital is in a rural setting, no CT scanner is available.Which of the following modifications would best demonstrate the lower cervical spine safely?

• A)Repeat the exposure and increase kV.
• B)Repeat the exposure but ask the patient to stand up and do the lateral projection erect.
• C)Repeat the exposure but have a student pull down on the arms during the exposure.
• D)Perform the horizontal beam cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position.

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