Change: Moving or Stationary Grid Filter Decubitus filter for women with large breasts, particularly for non-digital imaging Exposure 100 kVp 4mAs FFD / SID 180cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of T7Perpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: T7, or the inferior border of the scapula   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 630)

Change:  ( higher KV 80-85 works with DR with adequate contrast resolution and lower dose) FFD / SID 100 - 115 cm (40 inches)180cm Central Ray Directed to the midsaggital plane at the level of T7Perpendicular to the IR Collimation Centre: T7, or the inferior border of the scapula   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 646)

Change: 7066 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: 648)

Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 648)

Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 648)

Change: This view may also show related pathologies, such as a pneumothorax resulting from trauma to the ribs Radiographic Anatomy Chest Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inches)Landscape usually, but may be portrait depending on body habitusD.R. may cover   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 648)

Change: This ensures the diapragm is as low as possible, allowing as many ribs as possible to be seen Positioning If the patient's condition allows, perform the views with the patient erect, standing or seated, facing the bucky Centre the midsaggital plane of the patient to the midline of the IR   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 610)

Change:  PAbony view,trabeculation asof theythe areribs closest to the IR/bucky.IR/bucky will be sharper and clearer. Therefore, PosteriorAnterior ribs are best shown on an APa view,PA asview&Posterior theyribs are closestbest toshown theon an AP IR/buky.view.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 570)

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 painfulAnterior ribs   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 440)

Change:  ----- currently under construction ------ Area Covered Pathology shown Radiographic Anatomy Chest 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   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 70)