Fluke Biomedical 57-402 User Manual

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Detailed Filter Positioning

Lateral Lumber Spine(L5-S1) Interspace (30” FFD)

5-13

Figure 5-22.

5.12 Slim Lateral Spot for C7 (30" FFD)

Lateral Thoracic Filter (57-407)

Filter the cervical spine above C7 for a more even density throughout the spine. Position the patient in the
lateral position. Raise the arm closest to the film, drawing it back under his head as far as possible. Have
the patient drop the opposite shoulder by moving his arm posterior to allow the head of the humerus to
move posterior. Position the filter on an angle so that the bottom edge of the filter covers the sixth cervical
vertebra (see Figure 5-23). Increase technique for C7 as required.

Figure 5-23.

Lateral Thoracic
Filter (57-407)