Change: Moved by AndyC Feb 8 2010, 3:07 AM EST

Change: Optimal contrast and density to visualize ribs through lungs and heart shadow or through the dense abdominal organs if below diaphragm. No motion, as demonstrated by sharp bony markings. Special Notes If doing a bilateral rib examination, place IR crosswise   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 223)

Change:  kV FFD / SID 40 inches (100 cm) Central Ray perpendicular, centeres to midway between xiphoid and lower rib cage Collimation collimate to outer margins of thorax Markers Shielding (check your department's policy guidelines) Respiration Suspend respiration on expiration Positioning Critique PACEMAN Positioning Area Covered Collimation Exposure Special Notes   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 130)

Change: PROJECTIONProjection BELOWBelow DIAPHRAGMDiaphragm RIBSRibs Area Covered Ribs 8 through 12 should be visualized Pathology shown Pathology of the ribs including fracture and neoplastic processes, is demonstrated Radiographic Anatomy IR Size & Orientation Film / Screen Combination (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) Bucky / Grid   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 87)

Change:  BELOW DIAPHRAGM RIBS Area Covered Pathology shown 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 PACEMAN Positioning Area Covered Collimation   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 69)

Change: Created by Anonymous Mar 1 2008, 4:18 PM EST for: no reason given