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Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details.
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Change: (check your departmental technique protocol) Positioning Patient is supine on the tableCushion for headPatient's arms slightly abducted from the torsoPositioned without rotation of the pelvis and torso Ensure there are no artefacts such as zips or buttons over the area being imaged Centre the
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Change: CR directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of the iliac crests Critique PACEMAN PositioningNo rotation as evidenced by symmetrical iliac wings the obturator foramina are both open and symmetrical the sacrum is centred in the pelvic inlet the pedicles of the vertebrae
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Change: Patient's arms slightly abducted from the torso Critique PACEMAN PositioningNo rotation as evidenced by symmetrical iliac wings the obturator foramina are both open and symmetrical the sacrum is centred in the pelvic inlet the pedicles of the vertebrae are the same distance from the spinous processes on each side
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Change: tumour.tumour and ascities Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cmPortraitD.R. may cover 43 x 43 cmSome obese patients will require two 35 x 43 cm landscape to cover the abdominal area. (sometimes 4 films required) Film / Screen Combination Regular
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Change: on the tableCushion for head positionedPositioned without rotation of the pelvis and 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 Patient's arms slightly abducted from the torso
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Change: if possible Markers Inferior and LateralMarker orientation AP Shielding Gonadal for males(check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration On suspended expiration (check your departmental technique protocol)This lifts the diaphragm and presents the abdominal contents in a more relaxed state. Positioning Patient is supine and
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Change: cmPortraitcmPortraitD.R. may cover 43 x 43 cmSome obese patients will require two 35 x 43 cm landscape to cover the abdominal area.(area. sometimes(sometimes 4 films required) Film / Screen Combination Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Moving
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Change: as recommended by availablemanufacturer) Bucky / Grid Moving or Stationary Grid Filter No Exposure 75 kVp 35 mAs FFD / SID 100 cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of the iliac crestsPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: To the
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Change: mAs 85KVP for35 DrmAs CR FFD / SID 115100 cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of the iliac crestsPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: To the midsaggital plane at the level of the iliac crestsShutter A: Open
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May 6 2011, 4:44 AM EDT
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Change: Moving or Stationary Grid Filter No Exposure 75 kVp20 mAs 85KVP for Dr CR FFD / SID 115 cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of the iliac crestsPerpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: To the midsaggital plane at the level of the iliac crests
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Change: ----This page is under contruction----Abdomen - Supine Area Covered The diaphragm, abdomen, pubic symphysis Pathology shown Bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, volvulus, organomegaly, pneumoperitoneum, tumour Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)PortraitcmPortraitD.R. may cover
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Change: ----This page is under contruction----Abdomen - Supine Area Covered The diaphragm, abdomen, pubic symphysis Pathology shown Bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, volvulus, organomegaly, pneumoperitoneum, tumour Radiographic Anatomy Abdomen Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)PortraitD.R. may cover
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Change: following anatomy is demonstrated the outline of the psoas muscles the outline of the kidneys skeletal structures such as the posterior ribs, vertebrae and pelvic anatomy Special Notes This technique is modifiedtomodified to demonstrate particular pathologies. e.g. inguinal hernia, renal stone follow up, cholycystitis etc.
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Change: anatomy is demonstratedthe outline of the psoas musclesthe outline of the kidneysskeletal structures such as the posterior ribs, vertebrae and pelvic anatomy Special Notes Technique isThis modifiedtechnique foris tomodifiedto demonstrate particular pathologies. e.g. inguinal hernia, renal stone follow up, cholycystitis etc.
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Change: Centre: L4 Lumbar vertebra, which is at the level of the iliac crests Shutter A: Open to include the pubic symphysis inferiorly and diaphragm superiorly Shutter B: Open to include the lateral skin margins if possibleExposure There should be adequate exposure and
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Change: showndemonstratedthe outline of the psoas musclesthe outline of the kidneys gas bubbles are sharply definedskeletal structures such as the posterior ribs,vertebraeribs, vertebrae and pelvispelvic anatomy Special Notes Technique is modified for to demonstrate particular pathologies. eg inguinal hernia, renal stone follow up, cholycystitis etc
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Change: the pedicles of the vertebrae are the same distance from the spinous processes on each sideArea Covered The diaphragm, abdomen, pubic symphysisCollimationCentre:L4 Lumbar vertebra, which is at the level of the iliac crests Shutter A: Open to include the pubic symphysis inferiorly and diaphragm superiorly Shutter
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Change: Centre:Centre:L4 ToLumbar thevertebra, midsaggitalwhich planeis at the level of the iliac crests Shutter A: Open to include the pubic symphysis inferiorly and diaphragm superiorly Shutter B: Open to include the lateral skin margins if possibleExposure There should be adequate
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Change: Ensure there are no artefacts, such as zips or buttons over the area being imagedCentre the midsaggital plane of the patient to the midline of the IRArms slightly abducted from the torso Critique PACEMAN Positioning No rotation as evidenced by the iliac wings are symmetricalthe obturator
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