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| define the acronym: MCPCAT |
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| marker, centering, positioning, collimation, anatomy of interest, technique |
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| normally left side, but could be either side |
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| Approx 11/2 - 2 inches above shoulder, centered to MSP at level of T7 |
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1. Medial ends of the SC are equidistant to spine.
2. Apices are superior to clavicle
3. Scapulae rotated out of the lung field |
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| PA CXR - Anatomy of interest |
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| Lungs, Costaphrenic Angles of Lungs, Cardiophrenic Angles of the Lungs, Apices of the Lungs, and Heart |
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| Visible Vascular Markings |
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| PA CXR - Optimum inspiration will demonstrate ___ posterior ribs in lung field |
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| place on anterior side of patient, use marker according to side closest to IR |
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| Approx 11/2 - 2 inches above shoulder, centered to MCP at level of T7 |
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| Lateral CXR - Positioning |
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| Posterior ribs should be practically superimposed |
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| Lateral CXR - Collimation |
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| Lateral CXR - Anatomy of Interest |
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| Lungs, Costaphrenic Angles of Lungs, Cardiophrenic Angles of the Lungs, Apices of the Lungs, and Heart |
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| Visible Vascular Markings |
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