Digital Radiography of the Abdomen

Lindsay McCorkle, M.S.Ed., R.T.® (R)(CT)(MR)(M)(ARRT)*

^*CE Advisor and Consultant, Bradenton, Florida.

Address correspondence to: Lindsay McCorkle, M.S.Ed., R.T.^® (R)(CT)(MR)(M)(ARRT). Email: lindsay.mccorkle3626@gmail.com.

Disclosure statement: The author reports having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.

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ABSTRACT

The goal of this course is to cover digital radiography (DR) of the abdomen comprehensively. The course will begin by reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the abdomen, topographical bony landmarks used for positioning, body planes, body habitus, abdominal quadrants, and clinical considerations related to disease process and pathology. Next, patient preparation, radiation protection, breathing instructions, and marker placement will be discussed. Digital technology (computed radiography and DR systems), image capture, technical factors, patient and abdomen positioning, central ray placement, tube-part-image receptor alignment, and digital image evaluation criteria for all types of abdomen positions and projections, including anteroposterior supine and erect, posteroanterior supine, lateral decubitus, acute abdominal series, lateral, and dorsal decubitus. This course will conclude with a review of digital imaging of the abdomen/chest for the evaluation of nasogastric tube placement. Written and video-based educational components are included throughout.

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