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Capo

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which of the following would be the best technical factors to consider for the dorsoplantar foot?
 
 70 kVp and table Bucky
  60 kVp and table Bucky
  60 kVp and tabletop
  50 kVp and tabletop

Question 2

A medium plaster cast on the foot will require which of the following technical adjustments?
 
 use of a grid
  increase in kVp by 3-4
  increase in kVp by 5-7
  increase in kVp by 10


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Silverbeard98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

60 kVp and tabletop

Rationale: The dorsoplantar projection of the foot will image the patient tabletop as the part measures less than 10 cm. Average kVp would be 55-60 at this part thickness.

Answer to Question 2

increase in kVp by 5-7

Rationale: A medium plaster cast may require an increase of 5-7 kVp.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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