AP Left Lateral Decubitus

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how long should the patient be on their side for best visualization

min 5, 10-20 optimal

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why left

to see intraperitoneal air because the liver will be there to prevent missing with the gastric bubble

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CR

5 cm above the iliac crests

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What is the positioning difficulty

rotation

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breathing

end of expiration

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left lateral decubitus

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when we say left lateral decubitus what side should be up?

right

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left lateral decubitus ABD

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how do we know there is no rotation

  1. symmetric iliac crests

  2. outer ribs are the same to the spine — unless scoliosis


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when do we do left lateral decubitus

too sick or to confirm free air