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Chest & Abdomen
Chest and abdomen review
Question | Answer |
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Voluntary Motion | Under direct control of the patient |
Involuntary Motion | Not in control of the patient; e.g Heart,GI peristalsis,Muscle contractions, parkinson's,shivers,tremors,etc. |
Elininating or minimizing motion: | 1.giving clear instruction;2.faster screen speed(when available);3.shorter exposure times;4.efficiency/speed of your work;5.immobilization |
5cm Rule | Must shield patient if primary beam is within 5cm(2inches) of the reproductive organs unless it compromises the exam. |
When fluid is suspected the suspected side is up or down for lateral decubitus? | Suspected side down |
When free air is suspected the suspected side is up or down for lateral decubitus? | Suspected side up. |
Breathing instruction for abdomen | Expiration |
Breathing instruction for pulmonary apices | On 2nd deep inspiration |