Abdominal Cavity Anatomy
Liver | Gallbladder | Stomach | Spleen | Pancreas | Small Intestine | Large Intestine
Pelvic Anatomy
Bladder | Rectum | Sigmoid Colon | Reproductive Organs
Landmarks
Iliac Crests | ASIS | Symphysis Pubis | Xiphoid Process | Lower Costal Margin
Supine View
14 x 17 Film | Supine Position | CR To Iliac Crests | Include Diaphragm If Possible | Shows Kidneys Ureters And Bladder
Air Fluid Levels
14 x 17 Film | Patient Standing | CR 2 Inches Above Iliac Crests | Must Include Diaphragm | Shows Free Air And Fluid Levels
Free Air Detection
Patient On Left Side | Right Side Up | CR 2 Inches Above Iliac Crests | Used When Patient Cannot Stand | Shows Free Intraperitoneal Air
Three View Series
PA Chest | Upright Abdomen | Supine KUB | Used To Evaluate Bowel Obstruction Or Perforation
KUB
Kidneys Ureters Bladder | Standard Supine Abdomen
Ileus
Nonmechanical Bowel Obstruction | Dilated Loops | No Air Fluid Levels
Mechanical Obstruction
Physical Blockage | Air Fluid Levels | Step Ladder Pattern
Free Air
Air Under Diaphragm | Seen Best Upright Or Left Lateral Decubitus
Air Fluid Levels
Horizontal Lines Of Air And Fluid | Require Upright Or Decubitus Position