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Chest Positioning: IR 2 Inches Above The Shoulders - Ten Posterior Ribs Are Visible Above The Diaphragm

This document provides information on various chest x-ray projections including the positioning, indication, central ray/point, and evaluation criteria for a good image. It discusses the PA chest (erect and sitting), AP chest (supine), AP lateral decubitus, lateral chest (erect and sitting), and oblique views. The projections are used to evaluate conditions such as pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and pathology involving the lungs, heart, vessels, diaphragm and mediastinum. Proper central ray placement and visualization of anatomical structures are important for obtaining quality images.

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Chest Positioning: IR 2 Inches Above The Shoulders - Ten Posterior Ribs Are Visible Above The Diaphragm

This document provides information on various chest x-ray projections including the positioning, indication, central ray/point, and evaluation criteria for a good image. It discusses the PA chest (erect and sitting), AP chest (supine), AP lateral decubitus, lateral chest (erect and sitting), and oblique views. The projections are used to evaluate conditions such as pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and pathology involving the lungs, heart, vessels, diaphragm and mediastinum. Proper central ray placement and visualization of anatomical structures are important for obtaining quality images.

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Sharifa Abdulghaffar
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CHEST POSITIONING

PROJECTION

VOLTAGE

INDICATIONS

PA CHEST (Erect)

110-125 Kv

- pleural effusion ,
pneumothroax ,
atelactasis or
signs of infection

CENTRAL
RAY/POINT

Evaluation criteria of a
good image

IR 2 inches
above the
shoulders .

Ten posterior ribs are


visible above the
diaphragm.

CR: 18 cm (female
) and 20 cm (in
male) from
vertebral
prominent (T1)
PA CHEST
(Sitting)

110-125 Kv

same as above

AP CHEST
(supine)

110-125 Kv

-pathology
involving the
diaphragm &
mediastinum or
pleural effusion.

CR: T7 which
is 8-10 cm from
the jugular
notch.
IR : 4-5 cm above
the shoulders .

AP CHEST
(lordotic view)

110-125 Kv

- to R/O
calcifications or
masses beneath
the clavicle.

CR : 9 cm
below the
jugular notch.
patient stands
1 feet away
from the IR &
leaning
backward.
IR is placed 7-8
cm above the
shoulders.

CHEST POSITIONING
Lateral Chest
(erect)

110-125 Kv

-pathology
posterior to the
heart , great
vessels and
sternum.

CR: 8-10 cm from


the jugular notch.

all lung fields from


apices to
costophrenic angles
should be visualized .
the arms should not
be superimposed
over portions of the
lung field .
Sharp radiographic
outlines.
No tilt: thoracic
intervertebral spaces and
foramina are open.

Lateral chest
( sitting)

AP Lateral
decubitus

110-125 Kv

110-125 Kv

(cross table lateral


chest)

same as above.

same as above.

small pleural
effusions , airfluid levels in
the pleural
space

affected side
should be
against the grid
.

- possible
pneumothorax.
R/L anterior
oblique

110-125 Kv

Pathology in the
lung fields ,
trachea ,
mediastinal
structures \contour
of the heart &
great vessels

R/L posterior
Oblique

110-125 Kv

same as above

CR : as above.

CHEST POSITIONING

CHEST POSITIONING

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