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14 Cards in this Set
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SID for Chest (Lungs & Heart) PA projection
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minimum of 72 inches
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SID for Chest (Lungs & Heart) Lateral Projection
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minimum of 72 inches
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SID for Chest (Lungs & Heart) PA/AP Oblique Projection -
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minimum of 72 inches
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Chest (Lungs & Heart) positions
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PA, AP, Lateral, PA Oblique, AP Oblique
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Position of PA Projection
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examine in upright position, either standing or seated
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Chest (Lungs & Heart) Lateral Position - R or L Position
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If possible always examine the patient in the upright position, either standing or seated
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Chest (Lungs & Heart) PA Oblique Position
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Maintain the patient in the position used for the PA projection
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Chest (Lungs & Heart) AP Oblique Projection
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Patient supine or facing xray tube, either upright or recumbent
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Chest (Lungs & Heart) PA IR
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1 1/2 to 2 inches above the relaxed shoulders
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Chest (Lungs & Heart) Lateral IR
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1 1/2 to 2 inches above the relaxed shoulders
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Chest (Heart & Lungs) PA/AP Oblique Projection IR
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1 1/2 to 2 inches above the VERTICAL PROMINENS b/c the tops of the shoulders may not be on the same plane
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Chest (Heart & Lungs) AP Projection IR
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1 1/2 to 2 inches above the relaxed shoulders
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Chest (Heart & Lungs) AP Projection Position
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supine or upright position
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Where should the CR be directed in the PA and Lateral Positions?
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Perpendicular to the center of the IR and the midsagittal plane at the level of T7
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