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Adult Ribs

Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance
RibsAP Oblique6616RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)

AP (Posterior Upper Ribs 1-8)6616RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)

AP (Posterior Lower Ribs 9-12)7530RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)

PA (Anterior Ribs6616RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)
ChestPA1004RegularYes180cm (71 inches)

Paediatric Ribs

Region View kVp mAs Cassette Grid Distance
RibsAP Oblique6012RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)

AP (Posterior Upper Ribs 1-8)6012RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)

AP (Posterior Lower Ribs 9-12)7020RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)

PA (Anterior Ribs6012RegularYes100 - 115cm (40 inches)
ChestPA902RegularYes180cm (71 inches)


These are average exposures using a Carestream CR system, exposures may vary dramatically between different film/screen combinations, CR or DR systems


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