20 - Rib series

Question 1

Routine Rib series include

Answer 1

Many options because there is a lot of anatomy to cover

• either AP or PA Ribs
  
  • may be unilateral OR bilateral
• Posterior Oblique Ribs
  
  • One per injured side
• PA chest

Question 2

Films size for Unilateral AP (or PA) Ribs

Answer 2

14 x 17” vertical

• Move cassette to bodypart… then move CR to middle of cassette
• above diaphragm = Top of cassette is 1.5 inches above VP
• below diaphragm = Bottom of cassette goes to Iliac Crest

Question 3

Breathing instructions for unilateral AP (or PA) ribs

Answer 3

• above diaphragm = inhale and hold
• below diaphragm = exhale and hold

Question 4

Film size for bilateral AP (or PA) Ribs

Answer 4

17 x 14” transverse

• Move cassette to bodypart… then move CR to middle of cassette
• above diaphragm = top of cassette is 1.5 inches above SHOULDERS
• below diaphragm = bottom of cassette is at Iliac Crest

Question 5

breathing instructions for bilateral AP (or PA) ribs

Answer 5

• above diaphragm = inhale and hold
• below diaphragm = exhale and hold

Question 6

Film size for posterior oblique ribs

Answer 6

14 x 17” vertical

• above diaphragm = 1.5 inches above VP
• below diaphragm = bottom of cassette is at Iliac Crest

Question 7

PP for posterior oblique ribs

Answer 7

rotate unaffected side 45° away from Bucky

Question 8

Breathing instructions for posterior oblique ribs

Answer 8

• above diaphragm = inhale and hold
• below diaphragm = exhale and hold