AP Abdomen(KUB)

February 4th, 2010 by RadiologyTech Leave a reply »

AP Abdomen (KUB)

IR size: 14×17 inches

Shielding: Gonadal shielding may be used on males

Patient Position: Supine with midsagittal plane centered to the center of the table. Place arms at patients side away from body, Legs should be extended and can be flexed at the knee if this postion is more comfortable for the patient.

Part Position: Ensure no rotation of the pelvis and shoulders. 

Central Ray: Center to the midsagittal plane at the level of iliac crests

SID: 72 inches

Collimation: Collimate closely on sides to skin margins

Respiration: Make exposure at the end of expiration