Imaging Procedures

Quiz on 17th

Count posterior ribs, need at least 10 on PA chest

Get all artifacts out of the way of the patient

High kvp 110-125

High mA, short exposure time. Reduces chance of motionDo erect= Diaphragm can move up and down, Air and fluid levels, engorgement and hyperemia can be monitored (Distend or swollen with blood)

9/8

Chest positiong. Make sure no rotation or obstructions

Equal distance on top and bottom of lungs from end of image

7-8 inches below vertebral prominens= center ray for x ray to t7

T7 3-4 inches below jugular notch

Pediatric do AP supine mammilary line

Chest projections below:

PA, Lateral. Special AP supine or semierect

lateral decubitus

Ap lordotic

Chest anatomy and positiong. 2 powerpoints quiz on 17th

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