Portable Chest Flashcards

1
Q

Position

A

Pt upright at the greatest angle they can tolerate

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2
Q

CR

A

Perp to sternum long axis. 2 in above the shoulders

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3
Q

SID

A

72

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4
Q

Collimation

A

14x17

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5
Q

Shield

A

All

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6
Q

Breathing

A

Full inspiration

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7
Q

Angle

A

Aligned with patients sternum

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8
Q

Technique

A

120@2.8

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9
Q

Evaluation

A

Collimation
No rotation
Entire lung field
Include heart
Diaphragm
Markers
Patient is not leaning or slouched

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