There are two main types of general radiography articles that require a different set of subheadings as the usual epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathology, etc. are not relevant.
Radiographic series
These articles describe the set of projections that make up a series that might be requested by a clinician, e.g. they would request a wrist x-ray, to get a PA and lateral view, together these are termed the series.
Each article should begin with a brief introductory sentence/paragraph, with the title of the article repeated and emboldened, followed by a number of standard subheadings:
indications (H1)
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projections (H1)
standard projections
modified trauma projections
additional projections
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procedure (H1)
preprocedural evaluation
technique
kVp
Examples
Radiographic view
These articles describe a specific projectional view that is obtained as part of a radiographic series.
Each article should begin with a brief introductory sentence/paragraph, followed by a number of standard subheadings:
indications (H1)
patient position (H1)
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technical factors (H1)
PA/AP
centering point using anatomical landmarks
collimation using anatomical landmarks
orientation (portrait/landscape)
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detector size
although most places are going digital and have digital detectors now, giving the basic film size will still help those who have CR
it also gives people a good idea of collimation factors, e.g. 35 x 43 cm
exposure (kVp/mAs)
FFD/SID
grid (yes/no)
image technical evaluation (H1): how to tell if the view is adequate
practical points (H1): information that can be helpful when the projection is not straightforward, often information that is learnt via years of experience
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