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PA
Lateral
PA Oblique (RAO/LAO)
AP Axial (Lordotic)
Decubitus AP or PA
Portable AP |
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| top of IR should be 1 1/2- 2 in above the ____ for PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) |
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| body should be rotated ___ degrees for PA Oblique (RAO/LAO) |
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| place left shoulder in contact with grid, left hand on hip (palm outward) and right hand on top of grid |
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Definition
| part position for PA Oblique LAO |
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| PA Oblique RAO demonstrates |
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Definition
maximum area of left lung
best image of left atrium |
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| PA Oblique LAO demonstrates |
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maximum area of right lung
heart/ descending aorta
aortic arch |
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| respiration for PA Oblique RAO demonstrates |
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| exposure made following full inhalation on the 2nd breath |
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body 1 foot away from grid with hands on hips
top of IR 3 in above upper border of shoulders
patient leans backward and places shoulders against IR |
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| part position for AP Axial (Lordotic) |
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| breathing instructions for AP Axial (Lordotic) |
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| exposure made following full inhalation on the 2nd breath |
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| AP Axial (Lordotic) will demonstrate ___ |
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patient lying on right or left side
elevate body on radiolucent pad
raise arms above head and tilt chin upward |
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| part positino for Decubitus AP or PA |
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| patient remains in position for __ before exposure |
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| for AP or PA Decubitus always mark side that is __ |
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