Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax Flashcards
A _______ radiograph requires 2 views that are
orthogonal (90 degrees) to one another
thoracic
What are the 4 standard views for thoracic radiographs?
Left to right lateral (right lateral)
Right to left lateral (left lateral)
Dorsoventral (DV)
Ventrodorsal (VD)
Thoracic radiographs utilize
______ scale of contrast
Long
How would you set your kVp and mAs
for a thoracic radiograph?
You want long scale of contrast, so set a
HIGH kVp and a
LOW mAs
to maximize the latitude and minimize motion artifact
T/F:
Thoracic radiographs are used for expiratory radiographs
FALSE!
Inspiratory radiographs
Which radiographic view is about to be taken if the animal
is positioned in the following manner?
Thoracic limbs pulled forward
Xray includes skin edges, thoracic inlet, and diaphragm
Lateral view
Which radiographic view is about to be taken if the animal
is positioned in the following manner?
Thoracic limbs pulled forward and to the side
Xray includes thoracic inlet and diaphragm
DV or VD view
Iodinated CM, Gadolinium, and DTPA
are all agents used for ________ of radiographs
enhancement
Which crus appears more cranial in a right lateral view?
right crus
The crura appear more parallel in a
_______ lateral view radiograph
right
If you see the caudal vena cava entering the most
cranial crus, which view are you most likely looking at?
Right lateral view
In the left lateral view in a thoracic radiograph,
the fundus of the stomach is caudal to the ____ crus
left
