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1
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allows the sternum to be visualized in a lateral orientation that compliments the RAO position

A

STERNUM
LATERAL PROJECTION

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PP AND SID OF STERNUM
LATERAL PROJECTION

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  • Suspend on inspiration to provide sharper contrast between the superior surface of the sternum and adjacent structures
  • SID 72 INCHES
  • top of IR 1.5 inch above jugular notch
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3
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performed to prevent superimposition by the thoracic vertebra to the sternum in true PA projection.

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STERNUM:
PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION
RAO POSITION

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CR OF PA Oblique RAO position (STERNUM)

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Perpendicular to 1 inch lateral to MSP

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5
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PP OF STERNUM:
PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION
RAO POSITION

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  • body 15-20 degrees towards the right side (left side elevated) to prevent superimposition of the sternum and
    vertebra
  • instruct the patient to take slow, shallow breaths during exposures.
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6
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shallow breaths

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STERNUM:
PA OBLIQUE PROJECTION
RAO POSITION

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7
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Suspend on inspiration

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STERNUM
LATERAL PROJECTION

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8
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SID OF STERNUM LATERAL

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72 to reduce magnification and distortion of the sternum

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9
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Anterior portion of the ribs.

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RIBS PA

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10
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Posterior portion of the ribs

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RIBS AP

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Axillary portion of the ribs and heart superimposing the affected rib

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RIBS OBLIQUE

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12
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Evaluation of air or fluid levels after a rib fracture

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RIBS LATERAL

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13
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SS OF UPPER ANTERIOR RIBS
PA PROJECTION

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Best demonstrate the anterior ribs above the diaphragm (ribs 1-9th or 10th visualized above the diaphragm)

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CR OF UPPER ANTERIOR RIBS
PA PROJECTION

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perpendicular to T7

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15
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Suspend at full inspiration to depress the diaphragm as much as possible.

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UPPER ANTERIOR RIBS
PA PROJECTION

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16
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PP OF POSTERIOR RIBS
AP PROJECTION
RIBS ABOVE
DIAPHRAGM
- suspend at

A
  • ERECT
  • SUSPEND AT FULL INSPIRATION
17
Q

CR AND IR OF POSTERIOR RIBS
AP PROJECTION
RIBS ABOVE
DIAPHRAGM

A
  • Perpendicular to T7
  • Top of IR 1.5 inches above shoulder
18
Q

PP OF POSTERIOR RIBS
AP PROJECTION
RIBS BELOW
DIAPHRAGM
- suspend at

A
  • SUPINE
  • SUSPEND AT FULL EXPIRATION.
19
Q

CR AND IR OF POSTERIOR RIBS
AP PROJECTION
RIBS BELOW
DIAPHRAGM

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  • Perpendicular to T10
  • Bottom of IR at the level of the iliac crest.
20
Q

SS OF AXILLARY RIBS
AP OBLIQUE
RPO OR LPO

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Demonstrates axillary ribs NEAREST to IR

21
Q

SS OF AXILLARY RIBS
PA OBLIQUE
RAO OR LAO

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Demonstrates axillary ribs FARTHEST to IR.

22
Q
  • Top of the IR 1.5 inches above relax shoulder.
  • Rotate the body until MSP forms an angle of 45 degrees to the plane of the table.
  • Place the affected side NEAREST to IR.
A

AXILLARY RIBS
AP OBLIQUE
RPO OR LPO

23
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  • Top of the IR 1.5 inches above relax shoulder.
  • Rotate the body until MSP forms an angle of 45 degrees to the plane of the table.
  • Place the affected side FARTHEST to IR.
A

AXILLARY RIBS
PA OBLIQUE
RAO OR LAO

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