Thorax basic principles (rads) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the caudal boarder of a thorax rad?
A
the last rib
2
Q
What naturally makes contrast in a thoracic radiograph?
A
Air in the lungs
3
Q
What kind of contrast should you shoot for when taking a rad of the thorax?
A
Low contrast
Low mAs, High kVp
4
Q
Why do the lungs always look worse in lateral views?
A
Due to atelectasis
5
Q
Should a thorax rad be taken during inspiration or expiration?
A
inspiration - more air in the lungs for contrast
6
Q
How many/what views should be taken for a complete thorax study?
A
Left and Right lateral plus a VD or DV
7
Q
Why should chest rads NOT be performed while the patient is under general anesthesia?
A
The atelectasis that occurs in lateral views takes longer than normal to correct - so the lateral views will not be diagnostic
