Which of the following may be necessary to complement a cross-table lateral c-spine when all seven vertebrae are not visualized?
try the opposite cross table lateral c-spine
attempt a swimmer's lateral
there is nothing additional; it is patient related
send the patient to MRI
attempt a swimmer's lateral
Rationale: A swimmer's lateral will use a directed CR to the level of C7-T1 to enter MCP. This centering will attempt to better penetrate this thicker area on the patient in order to demonstrate the lower cervical vertebrae and upper thoracic vertebrae.
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