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Change: ( higher kv with Dr CR 90-100) FFD / SID 115100 cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane, 5cm (2 inches) superior to the level of the iliac crestsPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: To the midsaggital plane, 5cm superior to the level of the iliac crests   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 406)

Change:  ( higher kv with Dr CR 90-100) FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane, 5cm (2 inches) superior to the level of the iliac crestsPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: To the midsaggital plane, 5cm (2 inches) superior to the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 412)

Change: --------This page is under construction-------Abdomen - Erect Area Covered From the diaphragm downwards Pathology shown Air-fluid levels, air under the diaphragm Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)PortraitD.R. may cover 43 x 43 cm Film   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 421)

Change: Some patients may require two 35 x 43 cm (14x 17 inches) IRs placed landscape to cover the abdominal area Film / Screen Combination Regular(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Yes Filter No Exposure 75 kVp35 mAs FFD / SID 100 -   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 413)

Change: the diaphragm downwards Pathology shown Air-fluid levels, air under the diaphragm Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)Portrait D.R. may cover 43 x 43 cmSome patients may require two 35 x   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 430)

Change: If possible, the patient should be in the AP erect position for at least 5 minutes prior to the image being taken so that any intraperitoneal air can be best shownPatient is erect with their back to the buckyThere is no rotation of the torsoEnsure there   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 413)

Change: Shutter A: Open to IR size inferiorly and superiorly to include the diaphragm and as much of the abdomen as possibleShutter B: Open to include the lateral skin margins if possible Markers Inferior and LateralMarker orientation AP Shielding Gonadal on males, if possible(check your department's policy guidelines)   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 217)

Change: shown Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation Film / Screen Combination (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Filter Exposure FFD / SID Central Ray Collimation Markers Shielding (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Positioning Critique PACEMAN Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure Special Notes   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 69)