abdominal positioning Flashcards
AP PROJECTION
Position?
either in the supine or upright position
what position is preferred for most initial examinations of the abdomen.
Supine Position
AP projection For the supine position,
center the IR at the level of the iliac crests and ensure that the pubic symphysis is included
Ap projection For the upright position
center the IR 2inches (5 cm) above the level of the iliac crests or high enough to include the diaphragm
Central ray for AP projection for supine position
Perpendicular to the IR at the level of the iliac crests
Central ray for AP projection for Upright Position
horizontal and 2 inches (5 cm) above the level of the iliac crests to include the diaphragm for the upright position
Structures shown
An AP projection of the abdomen
shows
the size and shape of the liver, the spleen
and the kidneys, and intraabdominal calcifications or evidence of tumor masses.
PA PROJECTION Position?
Upright or prone
If the patient cant do PA?
used compression device
Why we do PA ?
for lesser dose in gonad area
Upright and decubitus demonstrate?
air fluid level
If the patient is too iII to stand place px in?
L lateral decubitus position
Use a position in most situations
left lateral decubitus
decubitus respiration
Suspend at the end of expiration.
left lateral decubitus CR?
Directed horizontal and perpendicular to the midpoint of the IR
