Fluke Biomedical 57-402 - Manual (Page 15)

Detailed Filter Positioning
AP Full Spine 13 cm and Under (Small to Average Patient)(72” FFD)
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5-1
Section 5
Detailed Filter Positioning
5.1 AP Full Spine 13 cm and Under (Small to Average Patient)
(72”FFD)
Breast Shields (57-409)
AP/PA Wedge Filter (57-405)
Gonad Shield (57-408) or (57-444)
For smaller patients, position the filter 1" above the level of the external auditory meatus. This will result in
reduced (filtered) exposure to the neck and upper chest (See Figure 5-1).
The measurement is taken in the AP position at the level of the third lumbar vertebra.
Figure 5-1.
AP/PA Filter
(57-405)
Breast Shields
(57-409)
Gonad Shield
(57-408) or
(57-444)