LESSON 3
POSITIONING FOR EXAMS OF THE TRUNK
POSTEROANTERIOR CHEST
3-1.
a. Frequency of Chest X-rays. Chest X-rays, or CXRs as they are commonly
called, will comprise a good 60 percent of your workload. Given the number of diseases
that can be found or overlooked in the area of the chest cavity, it is imperative that you
know and use proper X-ray positioning techniques to consistently produce high-quality
radiographs.
b. Chest Routine. A chest routine consist of a PA and a lateral chest, with the
lateral decubitus chest as an additional view that may required
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3-2