Ribs - AP Upper (1-8)

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	Jun 19 2011, 2:35 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	1 word added 2 words deleted
Change: (2 inches) above the shoulders Raise the chin if this is superimposing over the chest Critique PACEMAN Positioning No rotation as evidenced by the medial ends of the clavicles equidistant from the spine the clavicles are in the same horizontal plane The lungs fields are clear of the scapulae View changes from previous version. (Word count: 593)
	Jun 19 2011, 2:34 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	4 words added 1 word deleted
Change: Moving or Stationary Grid Filter Decubitus filter for women with large breasts, particularly for non-digital imaging Exposure 65 kVp16 mAs FFD / SID 100 cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of T7Perpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: T7, or View changes from previous version. (Word count: 594)
	May 19 2011, 12:51 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	3 words added
Change: Ribs radiographic anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm Landscape usually, but may be portrait depending on body habitusD.R. may cover 43 x 43 cm Film / Screen Combination Regular(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Yes Filter Decubitus filter View changes from previous version. (Word count: 591)
	May 19 2011, 12:49 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	14 words deleted
Change: (14 x 17 inches)Landscape usually, but may be portrait depending on body habitusD.R. may cover 43 x 43 cm (17 x 17 inches) Film / Screen Combination Regular(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Yes Filter Decubitus filter for women View changes from previous version. (Word count: 588)
	May 19 2011, 12:49 PM EDT	AndyC	edit	1 word added
Change: Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration On suspended inspiration This ensures the diapragm is as low as possible, allowing as many upper ribs as possible to be seen Positioning If the patient's condition allows, perform the views with the View changes from previous version. (Word count: 601)
	May 6 2011, 4:02 AM EDT	AndyC	edit	5 words deleted
Change: --------This page is under construction-----Ribs - AP Upper (1-8)(See "Special Notes" below). Area Covered This view best shows the posterior ribs. It also shows the lung fields, mediastinal structures and diaphragm. Pathology shown Pathologies of the ribs, particularly, fractures of the upper posterior ribs. Radiographic Anatomy IR View changes from previous version. (Word count: 600)
	Mar 4 2009, 9:03 AM EST	angelagraham	edit	5 words added 1 word deleted
Change: ribs 1 through to 8, lungs fields, apices, costophrenic angles, heartCollimation Centre: T7 Thoracic vertebra Shutter A: Open to show the first rib superiorly and the diaphragm inferiorly Shutter B: Open to show the lung fields and ribs laterallyExposure There should be adequate View changes from previous version. (Word count: 605)
	Mar 4 2009, 8:46 AM EST	angelagraham	edit
Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 601)
	Mar 4 2009, 8:36 AM EST	angelagraham	edit	1 word added 1 word deleted
Change: 7065 kVp16 mAs FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm (40 inches) Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of T7Perpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: T7, or the inferior border of the scapulaShutter A: Open to approximately View changes from previous version. (Word count: 601)
	Mar 4 2009, 8:31 AM EST	angelagraham	edit	292 words added
Change: The 1st though to 9th posterior ribs will be visualised above the diaphragm on full inspiration. Note that fewer than the first 9 ribs will View changes from previous version. (Word count: 601)
	Mar 4 2009, 8:10 AM EST	angelagraham	lock	No content added or deleted.
Change: Locked by angelagraham Mar 4 2009, 8:10 AM EST for: no reason given
	Mar 4 2009, 8:03 AM EST	angelagraham	edit	46 words added
Change: Shutter B: Open to the level of the acromioclavicular joints (AC joints) laterally. This will include the lung fields and ribs laterally. Markers Shielding (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Positioning Critique PACEMAN Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure Special Notes PA vs AP Rib viewsThere are several View changes from previous version. (Word count: 308)
	Mar 4 2009, 8:01 AM EST	angelagraham	edit	66 words added
Change: D.R. may cover 43 x 43 cm (17 x 17 inches) Film / Screen Combination Regular(CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid Yes Filter Decubitus filter for women with large breasts, particularly for non-digital imaging Exposure 70 kVp16 mAs FFD / SID 100 View changes from previous version. (Word count: 262)
	Mar 4 2009, 7:56 AM EST	angelagraham	edit	132 words added
Change: There are several factors that will determine whether a PA or an AP rib view is indicated for the X-ray examination. The following information should be considered - the patient's clinical history- the mechanism of injury- the region of the rib cage which is painfulThe cortical View changes from previous version. (Word count: 195)
	Mar 4 2009, 5:02 AM EST	AndyC	create	No content added or deleted.
Change: Created by AndyC Mar 4 2009, 5:02 AM EST for: no reason given

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