Fingers and Thumb - X Ray Position

In this video Brent and Glenn go over the positions for the fingers and thumb. Leave your questions in the comment section and they'll get back to you with an answer.

[@7ymlord]

I've been a tech since 1995, but have been doing CT since '99. I'm going to a CT/Xray position and I feel like I've lost most of my Xray skills. I really appreciate your channel and others that I've found on YT, that help me brush up on my skills. THANK YOU

[@glennskinner1309]

Awesome! We are going to do more soon, covering more positioning, and also some physics subjects like Inverse and Direct Square Law, radiation production, things like that. Anything specific you would like to see?

[@7ymlord]

​@@glennskinner1309 I'm still fuzzy on the new technology as it pertains to grid use. I took Xrays before digital became the norm

[@glennskinner1309]

@@7ymlord There are definitely differences. Grid frequency is more important that is was previously. You frequency and "match up" with the raster pattern on the imaging monitors and cause moire patterns.

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

How has your new position worked out? Also, we just added videos on the Inverse Square and Direct Square laws, there are some very good shortcuts on them, and they make the math MUCH simpler!

[@7ymlord]

Radiology sure has changed... no more dials with fractions on them. I stopped doing Xray right as digital was taking hold, so I was still in the darkroom days. It's been a year now, and I feel pretty confident. Thankfully I have you and others to brush up on my positioning skills. I really appreciate your videos!@@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707

[@ruthngouomo]

I just started my first job as an x-ray tech. Your videos are helping

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

Excellent! Love to hear that! Anything specific you would like to see a video on?

[@ruthngouomo]

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Yes, ribs and y view on a stretcher.

[@simsimma6554]

thank you for the videos. helpful.

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

You are welcome, let us know what other videos you would like to see! We recently added videos on the Direct and Inverse Square laws. There are a few good short cuts that are very helpful.

[@marienavarraradtechstudent3317]

thanks for the video!

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

My pleasure!

[@Lesstoorganiz]

that was helpful thank you

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

You are very welcome, let us know if there is something specific you would like to see a video on!

[@Lesstoorganiz]

can you do humerus position @@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

We will get that on the list! Thank you!!!

[@princeeje799]

Is the use of lead apron for thumb xray necessary. Because I didn't get one.

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

By the current standards, no. As you can see, her legs are not under the table, so she is not in the path of the beam. It is a recent change and the governing bodies that set the standards, due to research and long term evidence, in most cases, lead aprons are not needed.

[@user-pj3pn4bk7q]

thank you for the video! can i just ask what the kVp and mAs is please for a finger?

[@simsimma6554]

around 55 kVp and 2 mAs most likely

[@user-pj3pn4bk7q]

thank you :)@@simsimma6554

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

It depends on your equipment, normally 1-2 mAs and 55 kVp, but that can change depending on your x-ray machine and the film/detector system you are using

[@raion7491]

Haha The intro was epic

[@thepenumbrabrothersexplain707]

Thank you! We try to have a little fun!