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Skull Lateral
Patient semi-prone or erect, side of interest against IR.
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How to perform this view
- 01
Seat patient erect, head turned to true lateral with affected side to IR.
- 02
MSP parallel, interpupillary line perpendicular to IR.
- 03
IOML parallel to top of IR.
- 04
Centre CR 2 cm superior to EAM.
- 05
Expose.
Anatomical & patient position
Patient: Patient semi-prone or erect, side of interest against IR.
Part: MSP parallel to IR; interpupillary line perpendicular; IOML parallel to transverse axis.
Central ray & centring point
Perpendicular to IR, 5 cm superior to EAM.
Exposure factors
kVp
70-80 kVp
mAs
10-20 mAs
SID
100 cm
IR size
24 x 30 cm landscape
Grid
Yes
Respiration
Suspended
Clinical indications
- Skull fractures
- Sella turcica evaluation
- Foreign body localisation
Contraindications & precautions
- Pregnancy (relative) - confirm LMP / 10-day rule, justify exposure and shield where possible
- Suspected unstable spinal injury - do NOT move neck/spine; use cross-table lateral first and keep collar (use horizontal beam lateral)
Structures shown & evaluation criteria
- Superimposed orbital roofs, mandibular rami and EAMs
- Sella turcica in profile
- Entire cranium