RAD 112 midterm positioning info

where does CR enter patient for AP abdomen supine?
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where does CR enter patient for AP abdomen supine?
at iliac crest
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breathing instructions for AP abdomen supine?
expiration
where does CR enter patient for AP abdomen upright?
2 inches above iliac crests
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breathing instructions for AP abdomen upright?
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where does CR enter patient for AP Abdomen Lateral Decubitus?
Center iliac crests to IR
or
2 inches above if diaphragm is to be demonstrated
Image: where does CR enter patient for AP Abdomen Lateral Decubitus?
why is AP Abdomen, Left Lateral Decubitus position used for?
Done to look for air-fluid levels
breathing instructions for AP Abdomen, Left Lateral Decubitus?
expiration
where does CR enter patient for lateral abdomen?
´IR centered at level of iliac crests
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2 inches above, if diaphragm is included
Image: where does CR enter patient for lateral abdomen?
breathing instructions for lateral abdomen?
expiration
where does CR enter for Lateral Abdomen, Dorsal Decubitus?
2 inches above iliac crests
breathing instructions for Lateral Abdomen, Dorsal Decubitusexpirationwhat projection will be used to demonstrate a pneumoperitoneum?- Upright, AP projection -Left lateral decubitus -Dorsal decubitusTo include the diaphragm on upright positions, AP projections of the abdomen, the central ray is centered to:level 2 inches above the iliac crestswhat is AP abdomen supine best seen?-Lateral abdominal wall and properitoneal fat layer (flank stripe) -Psoas muscles, lower border of the liver, and kidneys -Inferior ribs -Transverse processes of the lumbar vertebraewhy do we use 72 SID for chest?minimize magnification of heart and increase recorded detailwhat is the breathing instructions for all chest projections?after the second deep inspirationwhere is CR for PA chestlevel of T7 1 1/2 - 2 in about shoulderin PA oblique chest projection, how is the side of interest placed?farther from IRin AP oblique chest projection, how is the side on interest placed?closer to IRwhere is CR for AP chest?•Enters 3 inches below jugular notchin AP/PA Lateral Decubitus Position, how should the patient lie to demonstrate fluid?lie on affected sidein AP/PA Lateral Decubitus Position, how should the patient lie to demonstrate free air?lie on unaffected sidePA chest best structures seen?Proper inspiration demonstrated by ten posterior ribs visible above the diaphragmPA oblique chest best structures seen?•Maximum area of the right lung on LAO •Maximum area of the left lung on RAOAP chest best structures seen•Clavicles lying more horizontally and obscuring more of the apices than in the PA projectionAP axial chest lordotic best structures seen?•Entire apices and appropriate portion of lungswhat projection of the elbow demonstrates the radial head, neck, and tuberosity projected free from the ulna?AP lateral rotationWhat would best demonstrate the posterior ribs above the diaphragm?AP projection / exposed after inspirationWhat is prominently seen in profile on the AP shoulder in internal rotationLesser tubercleWhen is the greater tubercle best seenAP external rotationWhat should be seen on the AP forearm?Open radicular joint spaceWhat is seen the best for the AP oblique medial rotation?Coronoid Processwhat projection is the olecranon best seen in?lateral elbowwhat projection is the glenoid cavity best seen in?Shoulder GRASHEYAP oblique projection of the shoulder (scapula Y) is performed to evaluatedislocationsHow is your arm positioned for a lateral projection of the elbow?Flexed 90 degrees with epicondyles perpendicular to IRwhat is the breathing instructions for PA oblique sternum?normalwhat is the breathing instructions for lateral sternum?inspirationwhat is the breathing instructions for PA ribs?inspirationwhat is the breathing instructions for AP upper ribs?inspirationwhat is the breathing instructions for AP lower ribs?expirationwhat is the breathing instructions for AP oblique lower ribs?expirationwhat is the breathing instructions for AP oblique upper ribs?inspirationwhat is the breathing instructions for transthoracic lateral LAWRENCEinspirationwhat is the breathing instructions for AP scapula?normalwhat is the breathing instructions for lateral scapula?suspend breathingwhat is the breathing instructions for AP clavicleexpirationwhat is the breathing instructions for PA clavicle?expirationwhat is the breathing instructions for AP axial clavicle?inspirationwhat are the breathing instructions for all abdomen x-rays?expiration