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what does it indicate if the cardiothoracic ratio is bigger than 1:3
cardiomegaly
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Exposure factors PA
100-125 kVp, 1.5 - 2.5 mAs, Broad FSS, grid, AEC two lateral chambers
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Exposure factors LAT
100-110 kVp

4-8 mAs

Broad FSS

Grid
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Patient positioning for A PA erect CXR
Get the patient standing with their anterior chest against the detector

have the MSP is a right angle to the image receptor

have the dorsum of their hands lay against the back of their hips

get them to roll their elbows and shoulders forward to move the scapula laterally and out of the ROI
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