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Different views and important information about CXR

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what are the 2 routine views for CXR?

PA and Left lateral

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where is the CR for PA chest?

1.5" to 2" above shoulders or t7

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how is the tube position for PA and lateral chest?

Perpendicular

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what is the SID for CXR?

72"

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How is pt position for PA chest?

rest hands on hips and roll shoulders and elbows forward

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what is the breathing technique for CXR?

breathe in, let it out, breathe in, hold it

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what are the structures shown for PA chest?

Air in trachea, apesis, costophrenic angles, heart and aortic nob

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what is the kvp and mas for PA chest?

5@110

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for the left lateral chest, the IR is

14x17 lengthwise

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the CR for a left lateral is

at T7 or 1.5" to 2" above shoulder

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how is the pt position for left lateral?

left shoulder close to board as possible, with arms over head and elbows to face

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what are the structures shown for left lateral?

heart, lungs, sternum, and spine in profile

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what is the kvp and mas for left lateral?

10@110

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what are the special views for the chest?

RAO/LAO, lordotic, and decubitus

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where is the CR for RAO/LAO?

T7 or 1.5" to 2: above shoulder

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how is pt position for RAO/LAO?

45 degrees

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