Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Gallbladder

GALLBLADDER
(GB, ORAL CHOLECYSTOGRAM)

ROUTINE PRELIMINARY VIEWS:
PA-Abdomen survey, RAO
LAO

PA
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Patient placed in prone position.
3. Film placed in such a way to include upper abdomen and top of pelvis.
4. Bucky, on 14 x 17 film
5. 40" SID
6. Central Ray: perpendicular to film
7. Expiration

LAO
1. 10 x 12 film
2. Patient placed in an LAO position.
3. Degree of rotation depend on patient habitus:
Thin patients - more rotation
Heavy patients - less rotation
Center to area of 10th rib approximately same level as patient's elbow.
4. Bucky on 10 x 12 film
5. 40" SID
6. Central Ray: perpendicular to film
7. Expiration

POST FATTY MEAL
Same views.

SCOUT MUST BE CHECKED WITH RADIOLOGIST.

PATIENT WILL BE FLUROED IN UPRIGHT POSITION.