Change: Moved by AndyC Feb 8 2010, 2:47 AM EST

Change: dorsal (supine) decubitus is a projection that can be employed when horizontal ray abdominal radiography is required in a patient that cannot be moved. This technique   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2400)

Change: artery orand gluteal arteryarteries are unsuitable sites for sampling, infusion, or blood pressure monitoring.source There are two potential positions for the UAC. These are described as "high" or "low". The high position is at the level of thoracic   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2395)

Change: , itIntroduction 'Cotside' abdominal radiography in the neonatal unit presents a number of radiographic challenges. This page considers the radiographic techniques required for particular pathologies and line placements. The number of attachments makes for a high level of complexity and a significant array of potential artifacts.Abbreviations and Terminology   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2370)

Change: I have noticed that some radiographers set an approximate neonatal exposure (kV, mAS) in advance ie before they leave for the unit, on the way,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2399)

Change: Operator IrradiationOperator IrradiationLeft Lateral Decubitus This is the preferred decubitus position. The free intraperitoneal gas is seen easily because it is contrasted against the liver.Note that the left lateral decubitus is often marked with a right   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2255)

Change: You don't want to come out to include this reaatively large marker. The marker on the left is the type used by the radiographers at   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2258)

Change: Dedicated Neonatal MarkersOperator IrradiationOperator IrradiationLeft Lateral Decubitus This is the preferred decubitus position. The free intraperitoneal gas is seen easily because it is contrasted against the liver.Note that the left lateral decubitus is often marked with   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2150)

Change: The person holding the baby can receive an undesirable bonus image of their fingers. This is lagely avoided by education, coning and diligence. The nurse holding the baby may not be as aware of teh significance of her fingers in the LBD light as you are.Operator IrradiationOperator Irradiation   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2094)

Change: The number of attachments makes for a high level of complexity and a significant array of potential artifacts.Abbreviations and TerminologyUAC: Umbilical artery catheterUVC: Umbilical vein catheterETT: Endotracheal tubeNGT: Nasogastric tubeTPT: Transpyloric tubeVP Shunt: Ventriculo-peritoneal shuntCVC: Central Venous CatheterVLBW: Very Low Birthweight   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2038)