by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Airspace
The acinar pattern is representative of airspace disease. Seen are ill-defined, round or elliptical nodules measuring 4–8 mm. They have a characteristic “fluffy” appearance and may take on a patchy distribution, with a later tendency to coalesce into a lobar or...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Technical Factors
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by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Technical Factors
To assess rotation of the film, compare the distance between a spinous process to each of the clavicles. If the supinous process is closer to one clavicle, that side is rotated posteriorly.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Technical Factors
To ensure adequate penetration, the thoracic spine should be visible.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Technical Factors
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by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Technical Factors
To ensure proper inflation, the 6th rib should be visible anteriorly and the 10th rib posteriorly.
