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Where do you center for a PA chest X-ray?
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t6-t7, or top of film 1 1/2 to 2 inches above the shoulders
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How do you demonstrate pneumothorax on a chest x-ray?
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Do it on expiration.
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Where do you center for lateral chest x-ray?
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T6-T7 or top of film 1 1/2 to 2 inches above the shoulders
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Where is the central ray for a lordotic position?
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centered to midsternum, and 3-4 inches inferior to suprasternal notch
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In an oblique chest x-ray what side does an LAO demonstrate?
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Right side, same as RPO
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Where do you center on an upright AP?
What is this exam used for? How long should a patient be erect before you shoot this exam? |
2-3 inches above the illiac crest.
To demonstrae free air and air fluid levels. 5 minutes |
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What is the lateral abdomen position used for?
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demonstration of calcifications of the aorta and blood vessels and aneurysms
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