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abdomen comp positioning questions

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show size and shape of liver, spleen, kidneys, intraabdominal calcifications, evidence of tumor masses  
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show perpendicular to the IR at the level of the iliac crests (L4)  
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What is the CR entry for an upright AP abdomen?   show
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Why would we do an upright abdomen as opposed to a KUB?   show
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show when the kidneys are not of primary concern, a PA projection greatly reduced pt. gonadal dose  
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show allow the patient the lay for a few minutes before the exposure is taken, and wait a couple seconds after exhalation for the exposure to allow fluids to settle  
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What is the pt. position for a decubitus abdomen?   show
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show so that air in the fundus is not mistaken for free air  
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show horizontal, perpendicular to the center of the IR, entering at the level of the iliac crests  
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Where should the CR be directed if the diaphragm must be demonstrated?   show
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show entering the MCP 2” above the crests  
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How should a decubitus abdominal film be marked?   show
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What are the main evaluation criteria points for a KUB?   show
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What are the main evaluation points for an upright abdomen?   show
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What evaluation points indicate proper patient alignment?   show
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What evaluation points indicate no patient rotation?   show
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What evaluation points describe the necessary demonstrated soft tissues?   show
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