Lateral Projection Chest

IR size: 14×17 inches

Shielding: Lead shield around waist

Patient Position: Weight evenly distributed on both feet, put left side against IR, raise arms above head, put chin up

Part Position: Ensure no rotation on thorax

Central Ray: Center to midcoronal plane at level of T7

SID: 72 inches

Collimation: On small patients you can collimate on all four sides

Respiration: Exposure made while patients is holding breath on second full inspiration

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