PA and Lateral Positions

  1. what is the Minimum SID For a PA chest Image
    72 inches
  2. How should shoulders be positioned during a PA Chest Image
    "Shoulders rotated forward against IR to allow scapulae to move laterally clear of lung fields; shoulders depressed downward to move clavicles below the apices
  3. How should the hands be  placed during a PA chest image
    "Hands on lower hips, palms out, elbows partially flexed"
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PA and Lateral Positions
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Jims class posions test
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