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Merrills Ch 16 pt 2
Abdomen & Biliary Tract- pt 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |