Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of the Ribs

RIBS

ROUTINE VIEWS:
*PA Chest to R/O Pneumothorax

POSTERIOR RIB PAIN: AP Upper
AP Lower
LPO
RPO

ANTERIOR RIB PAIN: AP Upper
AP Lower
LAO
RAO
* Can be done supine or upright.

PA Upper
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Affected side centered to film
3. Bucky
4. 40" SID
5. Deep inspiration

PA Lower
1. 10 x 12
2. Affected side centered to film
3. Bucky
4. 40" SID
5. Deep expiration

Posterior and Anterior Obliques
1. 14 x 17 film
2. Patient positioned either for or posterior or anterior rib pain putting affected area against film.
3. Center over affected side
4. Deep inspiration
5. Bucky
6. 40" SID

* May need to do lower Obliques for better visualization of ribs, especially if this is the affected area.