PA Projection Chest
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Lead shield around waist
Patient Position: Weight evenly distributed on both feet, chin raised, elbows partially flexed, hands on lower hips with palms out, roll shoulders forward and depress downward
Part Position: Ensure no rotation on thorax
Central Ray: Center to midsagittal 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
Routine PA Chest
