Portable Chest Flashcards
1
Q
Position
A
Pt upright at the greatest angle they can tolerate
2
Q
CR
A
Perp to sternum long axis. 2 in above the shoulders
3
Q
SID
A
72
4
Q
Collimation
A
14x17
5
Q
Shield
A
All
6
Q
Breathing
A
Full inspiration
7
Q
Angle
A
Aligned with patients sternum
8
Q
Technique
A
120@2.8
9
Q
Evaluation
A
Collimation
No rotation
Entire lung field
Include heart
Diaphragm
Markers
Patient is not leaning or slouched