During fluoroscopic examinations, where should the Bucky tray be located?

During fluoroscopic examinations, where should the Bucky tray be located?

• A. At the head of the x-ray table
• B. At the foot of the x-ray table
• C. At the center of the x-ray table
• D. None of the above

Answer: (B)

In fluoroscopy, the Bucky tray, which holds the radiographic cassette for spot images, is positioned at the foot of the x-ray table. This placement keeps the tray out of the way of the patient’s head and upper body, aligns with the image receptor beneath the patient along the beam path, and allows easy access to reposition both the patient and equipment during procedures. Placing it at the head or center would interfere with patient access and the imaging setup, making it more cumbersome to obtain additional radiographs as needed.

In fluoroscopy, the Bucky tray, which holds the radiographic cassette for spot images, is positioned at the foot of the x-ray table. This placement keeps the tray out of the way of the patient’s head and upper body, aligns with the image receptor beneath the patient along the beam path, and allows easy access to reposition both the patient and equipment during procedures. Placing it at the head or center would interfere with patient access and the imaging setup, making it more cumbersome to obtain additional radiographs as needed.