Maximum depression of the shoulders for the lateral c-spine is achieved with:
no weights and taken upon expiration
no weights and taken upon inspiration
weights and taken upon inspiration
weights and taken upon expiration
weights and taken upon expiration
Rationale: Maximum depression is achieved by acquiring the image after deep exhalation. If safe and tolerable for the patient, 5-10 pound weights can be secured to the patient's wrists.
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