Fluke Biomedical 57-402 - Manual (Page 23)

Detailed Filter Positioning
Lateral Lumbar Spine (40” FFD)
5
5-9
Figure 5-14.
5.8 Lateral Full Spine (Single Exposure)
Lateral Cervical Filter (57-406) Lateral Thoracic Filter (57-407)
Breast Shield (57-409) Gonad Shield (57-408) or (57-444)
Positioning
When imaging the full spine in a single exposure, position the Breast Shields (57-409) on top of the filter
holder. Slide the posterior shield out of the field of view. Place the Lateral Cervical Filter on the shields,
with the top edge of the filter shadow projecting over the external auditory meatus. The bottom edge
should end at the level of C-5. Position the Lateral Thoracic Filter, with its top edge 1" below the level of
the axillary border (see Figure 5-15). The lumbar area is unfiltered. Technique should be set for the
lumbar spine. The Gonad Shield should be positioned as illustrated for males.
For females, raise the shield 4 cm cephalad and 2 cm posterior.
Figure 5-15.
Lateral Thoracic
Filter (57-407)
Gonad Shield
(57-408 or 57-444)
Lateral Cervical
Filter (57-406)
Gonad Shield
(57-408 or 57-444)
Lateral Thoracic
Filter (57-407)
Breast Shield
(57-409)