Soft Tissue Neck Positioning and Evaluation Criteria

Soft Tissue Neck AP Axial (Adult-Austin Area)

SID: 40" IR: 10x12 LW Position: Upright with back against IR, MSP is perpendicular and centered to midline of grid, extend chin CR: 15-20 degrees cephalic entering at C4 (Adam's apple) Respiration: Take during inspiration Collimation: include soft palate to thoracic inlet

Soft Tissue Neck Lateral

SID: 72" IR: 10x12 LW Position: Upright in true lateral position, shoulder against grid, MSP is parallel to IR, shoulders lie in same plane, elevate chin CR: Horizontal and Perpendicular to C4 Respiration: Take during inspiration Collimation: include soft palate to thoracic inlet

Soft Tissue Neck AP Axial Evaluation Criteria

Soft tissue neck with air in trachea Per ARA: Soft palate to thoracic inlet MSP of head and neck perpendicular to IR without tilt or rotation

Soft Tissue Neck Lateral Evaluation Criteria

Soft tissue neck with air in trachea Per ARA: Soft palate to thoracic inlet Superimposed or nearly superimposed mandibular rami