Ch. 17 - Stomach

Question 1

PA Stomach

Answer 1

IR: 11 x 14”

Technique: 100 kVp at 3 cells

SID: 40”

CR: Half way between MSP and left border of abdomen. 1-2” above lower rib margin.

Respiration: Suspend on expiration

Position: Recumbent, arms above head

Question 2

PA Axial Stomach

Answer 2

IR: 14 x 17”

Technique: 100 kVp at all 3 cells

SID: 40”

CR: 35-45 degrees cephalad. Center to MSP and 1-2” above lower rib margin

Respiration: Suspend on expiration

Position: Prone, arms above head

Question 3

PA Oblique Stomach RAO

Answer 3

IR: 11 x 14”

Technique: 100 kVp at all 3 cells

SID: 40”

CR: Half way between MSP and left border of abdomen. 1-2” above lower rib margin

Respiration: Suspend on expiration

Position: Roll patient 40-70 degrees

Question 4

AP Oblique Stomach LPO

Answer 4

IR: 11 x 14”

Technique: 100 kVp at all 3 cells

SID: 40”

CR: Half way between MSP and left border of abdomen. 1-2” above lower rib margin

Respiration: Suspend on expiration

Position: Roll patient 30-60 degrees

Question 5

Lateral Stomach (R)

Answer 5

IR: 11 x 14”

Technique:

SID: 40”

CR: Half way between MCP and anterior border of abdomen 1-2” above lower rib margin

Respiration: Suspend on expiration

Position: Position in recumbent right lateral position

Question 6

AP Stomach

Answer 6

IR: 11 x 14”

Technique: 100 kVp at all 3 cells

SID: 40”

CR: Half way between MSP and left border of abdomen 1-2” above lower rib margin

Respiration: Suspend on expiration

Position: Supine, arms at side