Abdomen - Lateral Decubitus

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	Jun 19 2011, 2:59 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	6 words deleted
Change: (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 level of the iliac crestsShutter A: Open to IR size inferiorly and superiorly to View changes from previous version. (Word count: 464)
	Jun 9 2011, 5:28 AM EDT	AndyC	edit	5 words added 3 words deleted
Change: lateral recumbent position lays(laying on their left side with their back to the wall buckybucky)Make sure there is no rotation of the torso Ensure there are no artefacts, such as zips or buttons over the area being imaged Centre the midsaggital plane View changes from previous version. (Word count: 470)
	Jun 9 2011, 5:27 AM EDT	AndyC	edit	4 words added 1 word deleted
Change: Make sure there is no rotation of the torso Ensure there are no artefacts, such as zips or buttons over the area being imaged Centre the midsaggital plane of the patient to the midline of the IR Bring both hands above the head View changes from previous version. (Word count: 468)
	May 19 2011, 1:10 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	2 words added 4 words deleted
Change: - 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 level of the iliac crestsShutter A: Open to View changes from previous version. (Word count: 465)
	May 6 2011, 4:44 AM EDT	AndyC	edit	4 words added 1 word deleted
Change: or Stationary Grid Filter Yes, a decubitus filter can be used, except in slim patients. This will help to even out the soft tissue of the abdomen which gravity will move closer to the table bucky. Exposure 75 kVp35 mAs FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm Central Ray View changes from previous version. (Word count: 466)
	May 6 2011, 4:43 AM EDT	AndyC	edit
Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 463)
	Jul 22 2010, 8:11 AM EDT	gmack	edit	3 words added 14 words deleted
Change: ---- This page is under construction -----Abdomen - Lateral Decubitus Area Covered The abdomen, from the diaphragm downwards Pathology shown Air-fluid levels, pneumoperitoneumpneumoperitoneum, bowel obstruction, Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)PortraitD.R. may cover View changes from previous version. (Word count: 463)
	Mar 16 2009, 8:41 AM EDT	angelagraham	edit	61 words added 13 words deleted
Change: patients. This will help to even out the soft tissue of the abdomen which gravity will move closer to the table bucky. Exposure 75 kVp35 mAs FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm (40 inches) Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane, 5cm View changes from previous version. (Word count: 472)
	Mar 15 2008, 8:18 AM EDT	M.J.Fuller	edit	14 words added 52 words deleted
Change: No, unless excessive abdominal tissue closer to the bed/table creates a thicker area to penetrate, then use a decubitus filter overYes, the thinner areaexcept ofin theslim abdomenpatients Exposure 75 kVp35 mAs FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm (40 inches) Central Ray Directed View changes from previous version. (Word count: 425)
	Mar 15 2008, 2:52 AM EDT	angelagraham	edit	7 words added
Change: ---- This page is under construction -----Abdomen - Lateral Decubitus Area Covered From the diaphragm downwards Pathology shown Air-fluid levels Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)Portrait (with the long axis of the body) D.R. may View changes from previous version. (Word count: 465)
	Mar 15 2008, 2:42 AM EDT	angelagraham	edit	4 words deleted
Change: --- under construction --Abdomen - Lateral Decubitus Area Covered From the diaphragm downwards Pathology shown Air-fluid levels Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)Portrait (with the long axis of the body) D.R. may cover 43 x 43 cm View changes from previous version. (Word count: 462)
	Mar 15 2008, 2:42 AM EDT	angelagraham	edit	389 words added
Change: No, unless excessive abdominal tissue closer to the bed/table creates a thicker area to penetrate, then use a decubitus filter over the thinner area of the abdomen Exposure 75 kVp35 mAs FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm (40 inches) Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital View changes from previous version. (Word count: 464)
	Feb 27 2008, 10:57 PM EST	AndyC	lock	No content added or deleted.
Change: Locked by AndyC Feb 27 2008, 10:57 PM EST for: no reason given
	Feb 26 2008, 10:55 PM EST	AndyC	edit	74 words added
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)
	Feb 26 2008, 10:55 PM EST	AndyC	create	No content added or deleted.
Change: Created by AndyC Feb 26 2008, 10:55 PM EST for: no reason given

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