Gold Standard in PA Chest Projection (Evaluation Criteria)

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Entire lung fields

Should be visible from the apices to the costophrenic angles.

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No rotation

Sternal ends of the clavicles should be equidistant from the vertebral column.

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Trachea

Should be visible in the midline.

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Scapulae

Projected outside the lung fields.

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Posterior ribs

Ten should be visible above the diaphragm.

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Heart and diaphragm

Sharp outlines should be visible.

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Ribs and superior thoracic vertebrae

Faint shadows should be visible through the heart shadow.

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Lung markings

Visible from the hilum to the periphery of the lung.

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Inspiration and expiration chest images

Diaphragm on expiration should be at a higher level so that at least one fewer rib is seen within the lung field.