ABD Misc. Flashcards
What is the SID for Abdomen views?
40”
What breath are abdomen views taken on?
Expiration
What side is the patient lying on for a left lateral decubitus abdomen?
Left
Where are the patients arms placed for a left lateral decubitus abdomen?
Above their head
Where the CR for a left lateral decubitus abdomen?
Horizontal and perpendicular to the center of the IR entering at the level of the iliac crest
What are the structures seen for a left lateral decubitus abdomen?
- Demonstrates air/fluid levels
- Both sides of abdomen visible
- Include the diaphragm to the pubic bone
When would you include the down side of a left lateral decubitus abdomen?
When fluid is suspected
When would you include the up side of a left lateral decubitus abdomen?
When free air is suspected
How is the patient positioned for a right/left dorsal abdomen decubitus?
Supine with arms behind the head
What do you do to the patient so that the entire abdomen is shown for a left/right dorsal abdomen decubitus?
Elevate them
Where is the CR for a right/left dorsal decubitus?
Horizontal and perpendicular to the center of the IR entering at the level 2” above the iliac crest
Where is the CR for a left/right dorsal abdomen decubitus if the diaphragm doesn’t need to be included?
At the level of the iliac crest
What are the structures seen for a right/left dorsal abdomen decubitus?
- Demonstrates air/fluid levels
- Entire abdomen is seen
- Includes the diaphragm to the pubic bone
