Ch. 18 - Urinary System Flashcards
AP Urogram
IR: 14 x 17” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 16 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: Level of iliac crests
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Supine, center MSP to midline of grid
AP Oblique Urogram
-RPO/LPO
IR: 14 x 17” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 18 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: Level of the iliac crests, entering 2” lateral to the midline on the elevated side
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Rotate the patient 30 degrees
*Best demonstrate the kidney up
Lateral Urogram
-L/R
IR: 14 x 17” LW
Technique: 90 kVp at 22 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: Level of the iliac crests, entering the MCP
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Lateral recumbent, legs flexed for stability
AP Axial Bladder
IR: 10 x 12” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 12 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: 10-15 degrees caudal, entering 2” above pubic symphysis on MSP
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Supine, MSP centered to grid
AP Oblique Bladder
-RPO/LPO
IR: 10 x 12” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 16 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: 2” above the pubic symphysis, 2” medial to the elevated ASIS
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Prone, roll patient 40-60 degrees
Lateral Bladder
-R/L
IR: 10 x 12” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 48 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: 2” above the pubic symphysis, center on MCP
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Lateral recumbent, flex knees, arms in front to stabilize
AP Oblique Cystourethrogram
FOR MALES
IR: 10 x 12” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 16 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: Level of pubic symphysis. 1-2” lateral from MSP on the elevated side
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Supine, roll patient 40-60 degrees
AP Axial Cystourethrogram
FOR FEMALES
IR: 10 x 12” LW
Technique: 75 kVp at 12 mAs
SID: 40”
CR: 5 degrees caudal, entering at pubic symphysis on MSP
Respiration: Suspend on expiration
Patient Position: Supine on table, MSP centered on grid.
