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Chest, Sternum, Ribs and Abdomen Flashcards

1
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Why are Upright done in a chest?

A
  1. Allows diaphragm to reach the lowest position
  2. Allows for demonstration of FREE air/fluid levels in pleural cavity
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If Proper inspiration for chest what is visualize?

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Demonstrate 10 posterior Ribs above diaphragm

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S.I.D for chest? And why?

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72”, minimizes magnification of the heart shadow/image

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(Chest) High kVP 110-125, why?

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Creates low radiographic contrast

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(Chest) High mA, short time, why?

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Minimizes heart motion and adequate density

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Good penetration in a chest?

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Faint visualization of thoracic spine through shadow of heart

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Grid is used for?

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Typically used to absorb scatter radiation

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Proper IR placement and anatomical markers

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Patient Prep for chest

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  1. Everything off from waist up
  2. Gown open to the back
  3. Remove all artifacts
  4. Collimate the beam-reduce patient dose and improve quality of radiograph
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Routine Chest Views

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  1. Posteroanterior - Upright Anterior
  2. Left lateral projection- Upright left lateral
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Landmarks for chest?

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  1. T7- Inferior angle of scapula (PA)
  2. 7”-8” below C7 (Lateral)
  3. 4” inferior to the jugular notch (AP)
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Size of Bucky, S.I.D for PA Chest

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14x17- Vertical Bucky - 72” S.I.D

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Position for PA chest?

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Upright anterior position

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Midpoint of IR centered to T7

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Top cassette about 1.5-2” above shoulders if place lengthwise

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15
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Chest is

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MSP centered to IR

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16
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Roll shoulders forward and depress

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Draw scapula’s out laterally away from the lungs

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17
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Lift head slightly up why?

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Move chin out of the way from chest

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18
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Central Ray for a PA chest?

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Perpendicular to T7 at MSP

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Respiration for PA chest?

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Double inspiration, exposure at 2nd inspiration

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Structures seen in a PA chest?

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Heart, Lung, and mediastinum. No rotation of the sternoclavicular joints

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Position of Lateral chest?

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Upright left lateral position

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Size of Bucky, S.I.D for lateral chest?

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14x17- Vertical Bucky- 72” SID

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23
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Center thorax?

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To middle of IR

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Left lateral Chest

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Is MSP parallel, MCP perpendicular

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Extend chin up slightly

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Move chin out of the way

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Central Ray for left lateral chest?

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Perpendicular to T7 at MCP

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Respiration for left lateral chest

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Double inspiration, exposure at 2nd inspiration

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Structures seen in left lateral chest?

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Superimposition of the posterior ribs, indicating no rotation

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Hilum (Root)

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Is a depressed surface at the center of the medial surface of the lung. It is the point at which various structures enter and exit the long

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Size & S.I.D Lateral Decubitus Position

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14x17 - Grid - 72” SID

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Recumbent position, lying on side of interest

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RLD or LLD position

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(lateral decubitus position) no rotation raise patient approx. 2-3 inches with decub sponge

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Patient on side, arms above head, flex knees and superimpose (help with rotation)

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33
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Lateral decubitus IR?

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Approx. 2” beyond shoulders, cassette or IR lengthwise only

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34
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Central ray for Lateral decubitus?

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horizontal and perpendicular to T7 at MSP

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35
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Lateral decubitus respiration

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Exposure after 2nd inspiration, extend chin up slightly

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36
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What is visualized in a lateral decubitus?

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Any FREE fluid present in the pleural space will be demonstrated on the dependent chest wall

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Size & S.I.D Lordotic position?

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14x17 - Grid- 72” SID

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Lordotic standing position?

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Upright posterior, approx. 8”-12” away from the vertical Bucky (lean back)

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39
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Positioning a lordotic

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Center patient in middle of IR to midsternum

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Central Ray for lordotic

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Perpendicular to MSP at midsternum, or Tube angled 15-30 degrees cephalon with the patient upright

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Respiration for lordotic

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Exposure after 2nd inspiration

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42
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What is visualize in a lordotic X-ray?

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Apices of both lungs, free of superimposition by the clavicles

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Situs Inversus

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All internal organs are on the opposite side, note heart and air in stomach on patient’s Right side

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44
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Size & SID AP RIB UPPER

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14x17 - Bucky- 40” SID
Upright or Recumbent position

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(AP Rib Upper) Coronal plane is parallel to IR

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Upper margin of IR is 1.5-2” above level of spinous process of C-7

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Central Ray for AP Rib Upper?

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C.R. Perpendicular IR. Center of midclavicular line at approx. level of axillary fold

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What is visualizable in a AP upper rib?

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Ribs 1-10 visualized. Posterior ribs best visualized

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Size & SID AP Oblique Upper Rib

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14x17 - Bucky - 40”SID
RPO or LPO Position

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(AP Oblique Upper Rib) Conronal plane is 45 degrees to IR

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Upper margin of IR is 1.5-2” above level of spinous process of C7

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50
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Central ray AP oblique upper rib?

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C.R. Perpendicular IR. Center of midline of anterior surface at approx. Level of axillary fold

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51
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AP oblique upper rib respiration?

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Exposure after inspiration- no motion (upper)

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52
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What is visualized in the AP oblique upper rib?

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Ribs 1-10 visualized. Axillary portions are best seen.
RPO- Right axillary ribs
LPO- Left axillary ribs

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53
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Size & SID PA upper Rib

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14x17 - Bucky - 40”SID
Prone or Upright Anterior Position

54
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(PA upper Rib) Coronal plane is parallel to IR

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Upper margin of IR is 1.5-2” above level of spinous process of C7

55
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Central ray for PA upper Rib?

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C.R perpendicular IR. Center of midclavicular line at approx. level of axillary fold

56
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Respiration for PA upper Ribs?

A

Exposure after inspiration- no motion (upper)

57
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What is visualized in PA upper Rib?

A

Ribs 1-10 visualized. Anterior ribs best visualized

58
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Size & SID PA Oblique upper Rib

A

14x17 - Bucky - 40” SID
RAO or LAO position

59
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(PA oblique upper rib) Coronal plane is 45 degrees to IR

A

Upper margin of IR is 1.5-2” above level of spinous process of C7

60
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Central Ray for PA oblique upper Rib?

A

C.R. Perpendicular IR. Center of midline of posterior surface midway between spine and midaxillary line of affected side of approx. level of axillary fold

61
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Respiration of PA oblique upper rib?

A

Exposure after inspiration- no motion (upper)

62
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What is visualized in PA oblique upper rib?

A

Ribs 1-10 visualized. Axillary portions are best seen.
LAO- Right axillary rib
RAO-Left axillary rib

63
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Size & SID AP Lower Posterior Ribs

A

14x17- Bucky - 40”SID

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(AP lower ribs) coronal plane is parallel to IR

A

Lower margin of IR is at level of iliac crest

65
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Central Ray AP lower ribs?

A

C.R. Perpendicular IR. Center of midclavicular line at approx. level of tip of xiphoid process

66
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Respiration for AP lower Ribs?

A

Expiration-no motion

67
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AP lower ribs best visualized?

A

Ribs 8-12, posterior ribs are best visualized

68
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Size & SID AP Oblique lower ribs?

A

14x17 - Bucky - 40” SID
RPO or LPO

69
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(AP Oblique lower ribs) Coronal plane is 45 degrees to IR

A

Lower margin ofIR is at level of iliac crest

70
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Central ray AP Oblique lower ribs

A

C.R. Perpendicular IR. Center of midline of anterior surface at approx. level of xiphoid process

71
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Respiration AP Oblique lower ribs

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Expiration- no motion

72
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What is best visualized in AP Oblique lower ribs?

A

Ribs 8-12 visualized. Axillary portions are best been
RPO- right axillary Ribs
LPO- left axillary Ribs

73
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AP abdomen a.k.a

A

KUB (kidney, Ureters, Bladder)

74
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what do ways can a KUB be performed?

A

Upright and Supine

75
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Upright/decubitus abdomen

A

Demonstrate air-fluid levels in intestines and to visualize free intraperitoneal air, if present.

76
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Why do we have to wait several minutes to perform an upright KUB

A

Demonstrate true results

76
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Why do we have to wait several minutes to perform an upright KUB

A

Demonstrate true results

77
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Why do we have to wait several minutes to perform an lateral abdomen?

A

Demonstrate abdominal aorta and foreign bodies in GI tract

78
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KUB shield

A

May shield male patient with gonad shield if requested
Shield both genders with upright exam of abdomen if requested

79
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Prep for Abdomen

A

Remove everything except underpants, shoes and socks
Gown open to the back, you may need two if Hypersthenic body habitus

80
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Technical prep for Abdomen

A
  1. KVP- Sthenic 70-80kVp, long scale of contrast
  2. mAs- short enough exposure time to decrease motion(s)
  3. Sufficient density (mA) or brightness
81
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Involuntary motion (peristalasis) (abd)

A

Patient can not control, Appear as a localized haze in bowels

82
Q

Voluntary motion (Abd)

A

Patient CAN control
PREVENT BY:
1. Prep of breathing instructions
2. Patient comfort
3. Pause after expiration before exposure

83
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Quietly of x-ray, or what we need to see an a x-ray abdomen

A
  1. Psoas muscle
  2. Lower border of liver
  3. Kidney shadows Right and left
  4. Transverse process of lumbar spine
84
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Abdomen x-ray ways?

A
  1. Three way- abdomen acute series KUB(supine), upright abdomen, and PA CXR
  2. Two way- Abdomen 2 view KUB (supine) and upright
85
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Size & SID for AP abdomen

A

14x17, LW 40” SID
Position: Supine

86
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(AP abd) MSP perpendicular to table and centered to IR

A

IR centered at height of iliac crest

87
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Central Ray AP ABD

A

C.R: iliac crest down MSP

88
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Respiration for AP ABD

A

Expiration

89
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Pubic Symphysis

A

Must be at the bottom of the IR.

90
Q

If pubic symphysis missing?

A

Perform “bladder shot” collimate 10x12 CW.
CR: perpendicular 2” above symphysis, down MSP

Rotation determined by spinous process are center equally

91
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Size & SID AP Upright ABD

A

14x17, LW 40” SID
Position Upright posterior

92
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IR for upright abd

A

MSP perpendicular to wall Bucky

93
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Central ray upright abd?

A

C.R. Perpendicular 2” above iliac crest, down MSP

94
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Respiration for upright abd

A

Expiration

95
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Image: distention of bowel, free air on right side and air fluid line

A

remember to perform first. This allows a true reflection of air-fluids levels if any present

96
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Diaphragm must be present?

A

On top of image for a upright

97
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Left lateral decubitus abd

A

Performed when patient cannot stand for upright

98
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Left later decubitus abd

A

Always perform left side down= LLD

99
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Why it needs to be left lateral decubitus abd, and not right

A

Any amount of free air could be better seen outlined against the lower margin of the liver than it could against any organ on the left side (stomach)

100
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Size & SID left lateral decubitus abd

A

14x17, 40” SID, Grid or VB

101
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IR LW to patient (LLD abd)

102
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Position: LLD

A

Patient elevated on sponge

103
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Central Ray left lateral decubitus abd

A

C.R perpendicular and horizontal 2” above iliac crest, down MSP

104
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LLD abd IR

A

MSP perpendicular to IR and horizontal

105
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Respiration for LLD abd

A

Expiration

106
Q

Decubitus and/ or Upright abd

A

*horizontal x-ray beam is necessary to demonstrate air fluid levels

107
Q

Sternum
Size & SID position

A

10x12, LW 40” SID for RAO
10x12, LW 72” SID for Lateral

108
Q

Typical position for sternum

A

Upright RAO and Lateral

109
Q

What kind of kVp for sternum?

110
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Respiration for Sternum

A

Inspiration

111
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Oblique for sternum, degree?

A

15-20 degrees

112
Q

Bony thorax most common reason for x-ray?

113
Q

Nontraumatic (bony thorax)

A

Usually malignant bone disease
Multiple myeloma/ metastatic bone lesions

114
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Atelectasis

A

Lung collapse

115
Q

Pneumothorax

A

Air in pleural cavity
Always shows atelectasis

116
Q

Pneumonia

A

Inflammation of the lungs by bacteria or viral infection

117
Q

Emphysema

A

Chronic lung condition (COPD-Barrel-chested)..obstruction and destruction of the small airways and alveoli of the lungs (causes over inflation)

118
Q

Tuberculosis (TB)

A

Infections lungs disease. Primary screening test for TB done with skin test.

119
Q

Pneumoconiosis

A

Group of chronic occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of irritating dust (asbestos)

120
Q

Congestive heart failure

A

Advanced cardiac insufficiency with pulmonary edema

121
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Pleural effusion

A

Collection of fluid in the pleural space

122
Q

Returned hollow viscus

A

Opening between the gastrointestinal tract and the peritoneal cavity

123
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Peritonitis

A

Inflammation in the peritoneal cavity

124
Q

Ascites

A

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

125
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Other chest images

A
  1. Decubitus position
  2. Oblique position
  3. Lordotic position
  4. Right lateral
  5. Supine position
  6. Images with nipple markers
126
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(Ribs) best visualized

A

Ribs closest to the IR

127
Q

Respiration Upper ribs

A

Inspiration (diaphragm low)

128
Q

Respiration lower ribs

A

Expiration (diaphragm high)

129
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Oblique posterior positions

A

Same side oblique…clinical side of interest closest to the IR
RPO-right
LPO-Left

130
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Oblique anterior positions (ribs)

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Clinical side of interest FARTHER away from IR
RAO-Left
LAO-right

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