Procedures
This procedure has a position with an erect PA projection, centered at T7, with a 72" SID
What is a PA Chest Xray?
The esophagus is located ___ to the larynx
This pathology has a loss of haustra & flexures, (Taeniae Coli), with a cobblestone appearance.
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
PA Chest X-ray
What is T7, MSP?
In a AP chest x-ray, if the left side ribs are elongated, the patient is rotated into a _____?
What is LPO?
(& RAO for PA)
This procedure has a position supine, centered at the iliac crest, down the MSP, 40" SID
What is a KUB-abdomen?
What is the fundus, body, & pylorus?
This pathology has an inflamed colon, similar to ulcerative colitis
What is Crohn's Disease; Regional Enteritis?
AP axial - LGI
What is 2" below ASIS, MSP?
In a PA chest x-ray, if the right side ribs are elongated, the patient is rotated in a ___?
What is a LAO?
This procedure has an AP projection, centered at T7 & MSP, with a 5 degree angle
What is a Mobile AP Chest?
List the 3 parts of the pharynx in order.
What is nasopharynx, oropharynx, larygonealpharynx?
This pathology has a build up of fluid in the kidneys
What is Hydronephrosis?
Erect Abdomen
What is 2" above the iliac crest, MSP?
This position demonstrates a "jellyfish" or "mushroom" cloud with air in the fundus.
What is RAO?
For what procedure do we center 2" above the inferior rib margin, a PA projection, left side elevated off the table.
What is a UGI - RAO?
Accessory organs to the digestive system
What is the salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder?
What is Zenker's Diverticulum?
Left Lateral Decubitus Mobile
In a PA Chest, if the left clavicle appears longer, what position are the rotated in?
What is LAO?
For what procedure do we see the sigmoid colon with a 30 degree angle
What is AP Axial?
The diaphragm has 3 "holes" for passage of what structures?
This pathology involves the stomach and esophagus, detected by a "schatzi ring"
What is a Hiatal Hernia?
LGI- RPO
What is 2" above the iliac crest, 1" left of the MSP?
In an AP Abdomen x-ray, if the left iliac wing is elongated, the patient is rotated into a ___?
What is LPO?