| Term | Definition |
|---|
| AP supine CXR | 60" SID (if possible); 48" acceptable; document reason |
| 3.2MAs @ 80 KVP | Average technique for AP supine CXR |
| 25MAS - 32MAS @ 120 KVP | Average technique for attempted lateral chest (stretcher) |
| LAO Position | Done for PICC line positioning |
| Posterior oblique projections | Lung that is foreshortened is closest to film; "PA Away" |
| RAO, LPO Position | Rt. lung appears foreshortened |
| LAO, RPO Position | Lt. lung appears foreshortened |
| LAO, RPO Position | Demonstrates Rt. lung |
| RAO, LPO position | Demonstrates Lt. lung |
| Anterior oblique projections | Demonstrate lungs closet to IR; lung that is foreshortened is farthest from film |
| Posterior | When possible use _________ projections to reduce magnification of heart |
| 20 degrees | Pulmonary disease obliquity (CCHS) |
| 45 degrees | Obliquity for routine obliques (lungs) |
| 45, 60 | Obliquity for heart and great vessels; RAO = __ degrees, LAO = __ degrees |
| Lindblom method | Adjust patient into the lordotic position with patient's body about 1 foot in front of the vertical grid and leaning back so shoulders rest against the vertical grid device |
| Apical lordotic | AP axial Projection; angle CR 15 – 20 degrees cephalad with patient standing straight or use Lindblom; demonstrates lung apices; places lungs below clavicles |
| Right lateral decub | RLD |
| Left lateral decub | LLD |
| Decubs | Side up will demonstrate air (air will rise to lateral border of ribs); side down will demonstrate fluid (fluid will gravitate to lateral border of ribs) |
| Ventral decub | Lying on stomach using a horizontal beam |
| Dorsal decub | Lying on back using a horizontal beam |
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