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12 Cards in this Set
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RAO Esophagus |
SID: 40” (72” erect) CR: T6/ 2-3” inferior to jugular notch Position: IR 2” above level of shoulder, rotate 35-40° from prone position with right anterior body against table, right arm down, left arm flexed by head, left knee flexed Technique: 110kV @ 4mAs Pt. Instructions: hold cup of barium in left hand, sip and swallow while exposing Notes: collimate to 5-6” width |
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Lateral Esophagus |
SID: 40” (the 72” erect) CR: level of T6 or 2-3” inferior to jugular notch) Position: hips & shoulders in true lateral, IR 2” above shoulders, arms near head with elbows flexed Technique: 110kV @ 5mAs Pt. Instructions: suspend respiration Notes: collimate so width is 5-6” |
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AP Stomach |
SID: 40” CR: level of L1, or midway between xiphoid process & lower lateral ribs Position: supine, arms at sides, no rotation, bottom of IR at iliac crest Technique: 110kV @ 4mAs (single) & 90kV @ 8mAs (double contrast) Pt. Instructions: expose at end of respiration |
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RAO Stomach |
SID: 40” CR: midway between spine & lateral abdominal border at level of L1 (1-2” above lower lateral rib margin), 45-55° oblique from prone Position: recumbent, rotated 40-70° from prone into RAO position (less rotation for asthenic pt, more for hyperstenic pt), right arm down, left arm flexed near pt head, left knee flexed Technique: 110kV @ 5mAs (single), 90kV @ 10mAs (double) Pt. Instructions: suspend respiration, expose on expiration Notes: 10x12” |
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LPO Stomach |
SID: 40” CR: level of L1 (midway between xiphoid process & left lateral abdominal margin) & midway between midline of body & left lateral abdominal margin, 45° oblique Position: recumbent, rotated 30-60° from supine into LPO position (left side against table), more rotation for hyperstenic pt, less rotation for asthenic pt, bottom of IR at iliac crest, right knee flexed, left arm extended, right arm raised across body Technique: 110kV @ 5mAs (single), 90kV @ 10 mAs (double) Pt. Instructions: suspend respiration, expose on expiration Notes: 10x12” |
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Lateral Stomach |
SID: 40” CR: level of L1 & 1-1.5” anterior to MCP Position: recumbent on right lateral position, arms near head, knees flexed, shoulders & hips in true lateral Technique: 110kV @ 6mAs (single), 90kV @ 12mAs (double) Pt Instructions: suspend respiration, expose on expiration Notes: 10x12” |
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Lateral Stomach |
SID: 40” CR: level of L1 & 1-1.5” anterior to MCP Position: recumbent on right lateral position, arms near head, knees flexed, shoulders & hips in true lateral Technique: 110kV @ 6mAs (single), 90kV @ 12mAs (double) Pt Instructions: suspend respiration, expose on expiration Notes: 10x12” |
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AP Pelvis |
SID: 40” CR: MSP, midway between ASIS & pubic symphysis (2” below ASIS) Position: supine, arms at sides, legs & feet separated, rotate feet internally 15-20° Technique: 85kV @ 8mAs Notes: 14x17”, suspend respiration |
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AP Unilateral Hip |
SID: 40” CR: femoral neck (1-2” medial & 3-4” distal to ASIS, or inguinal crease Position: supine, arms at sides, no pelvic rotation, rotate affected leg internally 15-20° Technique: 80kV @ 10mAs Notes: suspend respiration, 10x12” |
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Unilateral Frog Leg- Modified Cleaves Method |
SID: 40” CR: mid-femoral neck (inguinal crease) Position: supine, flex knee & hip of affected side, sole of foot on opposite leg, abduct femur 45° from vertical Technique: 80kV @ 8mAs Notes: 10x12”, suspend respiration |
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Unilateral Frog Leg- Modified Cleaves Method |
SID: 40” CR: mid-femoral neck (inguinal crease) Position: supine, flex knee & hip of affected side, sole of foot on opposite leg, abduct femur 45° from vertical Technique: 80kV @ 8mAs Notes: 10x12”, suspend respiration |
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Bilateral Frog Leg- Modified Cleaves Method |
SID: 40” CR: 3” below level of ASIS (1” above pubic symphysis), MSP Position: supine, arms across chest, top of IR at iliac crest, flex both knees 90°, place plantar surfaces of feet together & abduct both femurs 40-45° from vertical Technique: 80kV @ 8mAs Notes: 14x17”, suspend respiration |
