Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Appendix

APPENDIX STUDY

SCOUT FILM MUST BE TAKEN

PA ABDOMEN
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Patient prone.
3. Central Ray: perpendicular to film
4. Bucky
5. 40" SID
6. Center at iliac crest
7. Expiration

*NOTE: Patient must be given 6 oz. barium sulfate orally the night prior to exam.

After obtaining scout film, check film with Radiologist.