IR Size: 14x17 (LW S-M pt., 2 CW overlapping for Lg pt.)
SID: 40""
• pt supine:
• sponge under: knees (to reduce lordosis)
• (Similar to AP upright except pt position & CR entrance)
• _|_ to MSP @ level of iliac crests (include pubic symphysis)
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• Shows-Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Intra-abdominal calcifications & Tumor masses)
• No rotation-spinous processes centered-symmetric ala of the ilia
• Soft tissue grays showing psoas muscles, lower border of liver, kidneys, Lumbar transverse processes
• Pubic symphysis to upper abdomen (include kidneys)
IR Size: 14x17 (LW S-M pt., 2 CW overlapping for Lg pt.)
SID: 40""
• pt upright:
• (Allow enough time for: air to rise)
• (Similar to AP supine except pt position & CR entrance)
• _|_ to MSP @ 2"" above iliac crests (include diaphragm)
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• Shows-Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Intra-abdominal calcifications & Tumor masses)
• No rotation-spinous processes centered-symmetric ala of the ilia
• Soft tissue grays showing psoas muscles, lower border of liver, kidneys, Lumbar transverse processes
• Pubic symphysis to upper abdomen (include kidneys)
• No motion of diaphragm
• Mark image as Upright
IR Size: 14x17 (bucky or grid holder)
SID: 40""
• Left Lateral decubitus when: free air is expected
• Arms: above level of diaphragm
• flex: knees for stability
• pt must lay on side for: several minutes (5) for air to rise
• _|_ and horizontal to level of iliac crests or 2"" above crests including diaphragm if free air is suspected
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• Air / fluid levels when pt is unable to stand
• No rotation of pt
• Both sides of abdomen
• No motion of diaphragm
• Side up free air, down fluid
• Mark image with side up and decub or up arrow…
IR Size: 14x17
SID: 40""
• R or L lateral recumbent:
• Hands: under head
• flex: knees for stability
• _|_ MCP @ iliac crests or 2"" above crests to include diaphragm
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• Shows prevertebral space demonstrating abnormal aorta intraabdominal calcifications or tumor masses
• Abdomen w/ moderate grays
• NR by SI ilia & open intervertebral foramina
