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Merrills Ch 16 pt 2
Abdomen & Biliary Tract- pt 2
Question | Answer |
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IR for AP abdomen | 35 x 43 cm (14" x 17") ↕ |
Patient position for AP abdomen | supine or upright |
Location of IR for AP abdomen, supine | Center of IR @ iliac crests; with pubic symphysis |
Location of IR for AP abdomen, upright | Center of IR @ 2" ↑ iliac crests |
2nd IR if patient is too tall | ∙24 x 30 cm ↔ ∙CTR 2-3" (5- 7.6 cm) ↑ superior pubic symphysis |
Respiration for AP abdomen | Suspend @ expiration |
CR for AP abdomen, supine | ⊥ to IR @ iliac crests |
CR for AP abdomen, upright | horizontal & ⊥ to IR @ 2" (5 cm) ↑ iliac crests |
Area of interest for AP abdomen | abdomen demonstrated: liver, spleen, kidneys; calcifications or tumor masses |
IR for AP abdomen, Ⓛ lateral decubitus | 35 x 43 cm (14" x 17") |
Patient position for AP abdomen, Ⓛ lateral decubitus | Ⓛ lateral decubitus position |
Location of IR for AP abdomen, Ⓛ lateral decubitus | Center of IR @ iliac crests; 2" ↑ for diaphragm |
Respiration for AP abdomen, Ⓛ lateral decubitus | Suspend @ expiration |
CR for AP abdomen, Ⓛ lateral decubitus | horizontal & ⊥ to midpoint of IR |
Area of interest for AP abdomen, Ⓛ lateral decubitus | free air & fluid levels when upright cannot be obtained |
IR for Lateral abdomen, Ⓡ or Ⓛ dorsal decubitus | 35 x 43 cm (14" x 17") |
Patient position for Lateral abdomen, Ⓡ or Ⓛ dorsal decubitus | supine |
Location of IR for Lateral abdomen, Ⓡ or Ⓛ dorsal decubitus | Center of IR 2" (5 cm) ↑ iliac crests @ midcoronal plane |
Respiration for Lateral abdomen, Ⓡ or Ⓛ dorsal decubitus | Suspend @ expiration |
CR for Lateral abdomen, Ⓡ or Ⓛ dorsal decubitus | horizontal & ⊥ to IR @ 2" (5 cm) ↑ iliac crests |
Area of interest for Lateral abdomen, Ⓡ or Ⓛ dorsal decubitus | prevertebral space & air-fluid levels in abdomen |