X-Ray Skull Caldwell view Procedure

The Caldwell view is meant to show the frontal sinus more clearly than a skull radiograph and is obtained with a PA beam, with 15 degrees of caudal angulation. X-Ray Skull Caldwell view is also known as X-ray Skull occipital frontal projection

Why is X-RAY Caldwell View Done?

This view is useful in assessing:

• Frontal sinuses
• Ethmoid sinuses
• Sinus polyps
• Orbital fracture
• Paranasal sinuses
• Facial fracture

Precautions

• Patients need to remove all types of metallic objects from the body part being scanned to avoid dark spots on the diagnostic film.
• Remove dentures and anything containing metal from the hair such as hair grips, ear clips, etc.
• Inform the technician before undergoing the procedure of x-ray, if you are pregnant or if
• there is any chance of being pregnant.

What is the procedure for X-Ray Skull Caldwell view?

• The patient is seated in front of a vertical detector with the forehead as well as nose pressed

• against the IR.
• At a right angle to the IR, there is an orbito-meatal line.
• Both forehead and nose must be touching the detector
• Petrous ridge is below orbits

Central Ray

• X-ray is directly right angle to the Bucky alone the median-sagittal plane.
• The tube is rotated 15 degrees cauded to the radiography line.
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Written By

Mr. Mohit

Education Department