MIRA2004 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Spot Image, Abdominal X-Ray, Axilla

• School: Curtin University
• Department: Medical Imaging, Radiology & Radiography
• Course: MIRA2004
• Professor: Yasas Botenne

Document Summary

Msp centered to midline of the table. Legs extended with support under the knees. Bottom of cassette to level of pubic symphysis. Centre of cassette to level of iliac crests/between lcm and crests. Arms placed at sides away from body. Legs extended with support under the knees for comfort. Arms placed at patients sides away from the body. Centre of cassette to the level of the asis. Include pubic symphysis inferiorly (most important) and open as long as possible to try include the diaphragm. Suspended expiration so the abdominal organs are not squished. Most important in supine is getting the pubic symph on. Center to midway between lcm and xiphoid tip. Lateral to the skin margins kvp=70-80 mas= 30-40. Need to have overlap from the image with the pubic symphysis in it. Include below the pubic symphysis to just below iliac crests. Cone to outer margins of ir kvp=70-80 mas=30-40. Suspended expiration to ensure the organs are not squished.