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Positioning of the Chest
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Anatomy
Professional
04/14/2013

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Term
routine views of chest
Definition
PA
Lateral
PA Oblique (RAO/LAO)
AP Axial (Lordotic)
Decubitus AP or PA
Portable AP
Term
top of IR should be 1 1/2- 2 in above the ____ for PA Oblique (RAO/LAO)
Definition
vertebral prominens (C7)
Term
body should be rotated ___ degrees for PA Oblique (RAO/LAO)
Definition
45
Term
place left shoulder in contact with grid, left hand on hip (palm outward) and right hand on top of grid
Definition
part position for PA Oblique LAO
Term
PA Oblique RAO demonstrates
Definition
maximum area of left lung
best image of left atrium
Term
PA Oblique LAO demonstrates
Definition
maximum area of right lung
heart/ descending aorta
aortic arch
Term
respiration for PA Oblique RAO demonstrates
Definition
exposure made following full inhalation on the 2nd breath
Term
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
Definition
part position for AP Axial (Lordotic)
Term
breathing instructions for AP Axial (Lordotic)
Definition
exposure made following full inhalation on the 2nd breath
Term
AP Axial (Lordotic) will demonstrate ___
Definition
lobular effusions
Term
patient lying on right or left side
elevate body on radiolucent pad
raise arms above head and tilt chin upward
Definition
part positino for Decubitus AP or PA
Term
patient remains in position for __ before exposure
Definition
5 mins
Term
for AP or PA Decubitus always mark side that is __
Definition
up
Term
CR for AP Decubitus
Definition
3 in below jugular notch
Term
CR for PA decubitus
Definition
level of T7
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