Esophagram Positioning Flashcards
1
Q
Where do you center for a RAO Esophagram?
A
T5-6 1 inch inferior to the sternal angle
2
Q
What is demonstrated on an RAO Esophagram?
A
The entire esophagus
Esophagus midway between the spine and heart
3
Q
Where do you center for a lateral Esophagram?
A
T5-6
4
Q
What should be demonstrated on the lateral Esophagram?
A
The esophagus midway between the heart and the spine
5
Q
Which position is best to visualize the proximal esophagus?
A
Swimmers lateral
6
Q
Where do you center for and AP/PA Esophagram?
A
T5-6
7
Q
Where do you center for a LAO Esophagram?
A
T5-6
8
Q
What is the degree of patient obliquity for an LAO Esophagram?
A
35-40 degrees
9
Q
What should be demonstrated on an LAO Esophagram?
A
The esophagus midway between the spine and the hilar region
10
Q
Where do you center for a soft tissue lateral neck?
A
C6
