SC joints, sternum, ribs

• PA oblique RAO sternum


  IR Size: 10x12 LW grid or bucky

  Pt position: place the top of the IR 1 1/2" above the jugular notch. seated, standing or prone. place the patient in a 15-20 degree rao. expiration or breathing tech

  CR: perpendicular to the IR entering 1" lateral to the upside of MSP exiting mid-sternum

  SID: 40"

  Tech: kVp 66 mAs 25-30
• lateral sternum


  IR Size: 10x12 LW grid or bucky

  Pt position: seated, standing, or recumbent position in a true lateral position. the top of the IR should be 1 1/2" above the jugular notch. upright - clasp hands behind the back and arch the back. recumbent - arms above the head. full inspiration

  CR: perpendicular to the IR entering lateral border of the mid-sternum

  SID: 72"

  Tech: kVp 70 mAs 15
• PA SC joints


  IR Size: 8x10 CW grid or bucky

  Pt position: place the patient prone or upright facing the IR. chin should be straight. expiration.

  CR: perpendicular to the IR entering at the level of T2-T3 and MSP.

  SID: 40"

  Tech: kVp 66 mAs 8
• PA oblique SC joints


  IR Size: 8x10 CW grid or bucky

  Pt position: prone or upright facing the bucky. place the patient ina. 10-15 degree RAo or LAO position affected side down). expiration

  CR: perpendicular to the IR entering at the level of T2-3 and 1-2" lateral to the upside of MSP

  SID: 40"

  Tech: kVp 66 mAs 8
• AP ribs upper and lower


  IR Size: 14x17 LW or CW grid or bucky

  Pt position: seated, upright, or supine. the top of the RI is 1 1/2" above the superior border of the shoulder. Place the arms up or rotate the shoulders anteriorly

  CR: upper - perpendicular to the IR entering MSP at a level 3-4" inferior to the jugular notch. inspiration

  lower - perpendicular to the IR entering MSP at the level of the xiphoid process. Expiration

  SID: 40"

  Tech: upper - kVp 66 mAs 16

  lower - kVp 70 mAs 20
• PA upper ribs


  IR Size: 14x17 LW or CW grid or bucky

  Pt position: prone, seated, or standing facing the IR. the top of the IR is 1 1/2" above the superior border of the shoulder. roll the shoulders forward, full inspiration

  CR: perpendicular to the IR entering MSP and T7

  SID: 40"

  Tech: kVp 66 mAs 14
• AP oblique ribs

  IR Size: 14x17 grid or bucky

  Pt position: place the IR 1 1/2" above the superior border of the shoulder. patient is seated, standing or supine in a 45 degree oblique. adjust the arms out of the field of view. full inspiration

  CR: upper - perpendicular to the IR, bisecting the lateral borders of the patient entering 3-4" inferior to the jugular notch (LPO/RPO)

  lower - perpendicular to the IR, bisecting the lateral borders of the patient, entering the level of the xiphoid process.

  SID: 40"

  Tech: kVp 66 mAs 16
• PA oblique ribs


  IR Size: 14x17 LW grid or bucky

  Pt position: place the IR 1 1/2" above the superior border of the shoulder. seated, standing, or prone in a 45 degree oblique (RAO/LAO)

  CR: perpendicular to the IR, bisecting the lateral borders of the patient, entering at the level of T7

  SID: 40"

  Tech: kVp 66 mAs 16
• CR PA Obl Ribs


  perpendicular to the IR, bisecting the lateral borders of the patients, entering at the level of T7
• CR AP Obl Ribs upper


  perpendicular to the IR, bisecting the lateral borders of the patient entering 3-4" inferior to the jugular notch (LPO/RPO)
• CR AP Obl Ribs lower


  perpendicular to the IR, bisecting the lateral borders of the patient entering the level of the xiphoid process
• CR PA ribs


  perpendicular to the IR entering MSP and T7
• CR AP Ribs upper


  perpendicular to the IR entering MSP at a level 3-4" inferior to the jugular notch
• CR AP Ribs lower


  perpendicular to the IR entering MSP at the level of the xiphoid process
• CR PA Obl SC Joints


  perpendicular to the IR entering at the level of T2-T3 and 1-2" lateral to the upside of MSP
• CR PA SC Joints


  perpendicular to the IR entering at the level of T2-T3 and MSP
• CR PA Obl Sternum


  perpendicular to the IR entering 1" lateral to the upside of MSP exiting mid-sternum
• CR Lat Sternum


  perpendicular to the IR entering lateral border of the mid-sternum