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Title

#5 Supine Position

Description

Explain reasoning behind Supine position when positioning

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Subject

Medical

Level

Professional

Created

02/18/2013

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Term

Supine A

Definition

Places posterior parts of interest closest to the film to reduce magnification

Term

Supine B

Definition

Improves Pt. comfort/care in some situations

Term

Supine C

Definition

Distributes contrast throughout GI organs

Term

Supine D

Definition

Analyze Sup/inf & Med/Lat aspects of organs

Term

Supine E

Definition

Spreads out Abdominal organs for improved viewing