Anyone who works in the er knows that on any continue reading abdominal xray. Abdominal xray uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the abdominal cavity. Radiographic anatomy hip api have a pain in my fovea images about x ray clinicals hip radiographic anatomy this page contains radiographic anatomy of the adult hip images on this page ap lateral horizontal ray lateral. At the beginning of this procedure, the patient will be asked to lie on their back on an xray table. Medcram medical lectures explained clearly 771,982 views. The abdominal xray of this kind is asked for frequently by the doctors, though it does not add a lot of significance in the diagnosis.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Despite its name, a kub is not typically used to investigate pathology of the kidneys, ureters, or bladder since these structures are difficult to assess for example, the kidneys may not be visible due to overlying. This view should demonstrate the bones and soft tissue of the finger. A systematic approach to abdominal xray interpretation is therefore relatively straightforward. A kub xray may also help find kidney stones, an intestinal blockage or constipation. Patient supine and upright the ap projection of the abdomen is sometimes called as kub xray, because in this projection the kidneys, ureters and bladder are included in the radiograph. Bontragers handbook of radiographic positioning and.
I have a kidney stone in my upper ureter verified by ct scan. Basic information regarding the size, shape, and position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder may be obtained with a kub xray. When the test is done to look at the bladder and kidney structures, it is called a kub kidneys, ureters, bladder xray. Happy belated emergency nurses week er nurses are the best of the best.
Ap supine radiograph can be performed as a standalone projection or as part of an acute abdominal series, depending on the clinical question posed, local. Abdomen ap supine view radiology reference article. Also included are clear explanations with photographs of all commonly performed xray exams. Gas rises to the upper part of the abdomen and so will be seen on one side of the abdominal xray image. Choose from 500 different sets of basic radiographic positioning and procedures flashcards on quizlet. Approximate positions of the various chambers as seen on pa and lateral views of the chest. This 12th edition retains the books preeminence in. We hope this picture pelvis anterior posterior xray can help you study and research.
Ku school of medicinewichita radiology residency teaching site on kub search pattern. Learn basic radiographic positioning and procedures with free interactive flashcards. Xray radiography abdomen abdominal xray uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the abdominal cavity. The renal ultrasound and kub xray shows no stones in kidneys or gall bladder but a urinal stone. Before the advent of computed tomography ct imaging, it was a primary means of investigating gastrointestinal pathology and often allowed indirect evaluation of other abdominal viscera. Radiographic positioning terminology is used routinely to describe the position of the patient for taking various radiographs. Pocket atlas of radiographic positioning, second edition is an excellent desk or pocket reference for radiologists, radiology residents, and for radiologic technologists. It is also use as a preliminary evaluation radiograph or scot films for some of special procedure. Kub xrays take images of the kidneys, ureter and bladder. Ap abdominal projection xray positioning techniques. Digital xray articles proper positioning for the pelvis and proximal femur the lowdown on lumbar spine positioning radiographic positioning techniques for the cervical spine boning up on humerus, clavicle, and ac joint positioning getting the most from shoulder positioning the bends and flexures of forearm and elbow xray positioning.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet. Abdominal radiography can be useful in many settings. Findings identification of calcified renal tract calculi size and position stone composition assessment with dual energy ct assessment of the sequelae of calculi obstruction infection assessment of other causes of flank pain if negative for calculus disease presence of further calculi at risk of. Now in its second edition, pocket atlas of radiographic positioning is a practical howto guide that provides the detailed information you need to reproducibly obtain highquality radiographic images for optimal evaluation and interpretation of normal, abnormal, and pathological anatomic. Work and life have been a little crazy the last couple of weeks. Organs include the spleen, stomach, and intestines. I would like to maxmize the chances that the stone will show up in the kub so that i do not have to follow up with a ct. This involves assessment of the bowel gas pattern, soft tissue structures, and bones. A kidney, ureter, and bladder kub study is an xray study that allows your doctor to assess the organs of your urinary and gastrointestinal systems. Although abdominal radiography has lower sensitivity and specificity than a ct of the abdomen, it still.
This page is dedicated to providing a guide on the approach to interpreting an abdominal xray. This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, large and small intestines, and the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest and belly areas. Most patients who are injured cannot hold the required positions because of pain or impaired consciousness. Bph ct kub central zone appears hyperdense between 4060 hu peripheral zone appears hypodense between 1025 hu useful staging metastatic spread 56. Chest x ray positioning 638479 bontrager s handbook of radiographic positioning and techniques by 316475. The kub is also used to assess positioning of indwelling devices such as ureteric stents. An abdominal xray is an imaging test to look at organs and structures in the abdomen. The xray machine will then be positioned over the patients abdomen. Tips and techniques for decubitus and oblique chest xrays. I cannot explain in words how much this book has meant to me and my family.
It is used to evaluate the stomach, liver, intestines and spleen and may be used to help diagnose unexplained pain, nausea or vomiting. The experienced author team appreciates that there is no substitute for a good understanding of basic skills in patient positioning and an accurate knowledge of anatomy to ensure good radiographic practice. Hello techs ofrradiology what are some positioning tricks that youve learned over the years for positioning. Kidneys, ureters, and bladder scan kub patient information what is this test. Radiographic positioning terminology radiology reference. Clarks positioning in radiography 12th edition pdf this website provides over 12000 free medical books and more for all students and doctors this website the best choice for medical students during and after learning medicine. Does an ivp xray show kidney stones when they dont show up on a kub xray and can someone still have a stone if none is seen on a kub xray. Abdominal xray system and anatomy image data and quality. The xray of the abdomen taken with the patients body in the supine position comprise a large proportion of the plainfilm examinations conducting on abdomen. Receive 5 tips from workig radiography technologist xray tech on steps for. A straight pa posterioranterior of the hands and wrists with both members on the same film. Positioning without positioning markers, it may be impossible to tell on which side of the patient a particular finding is. It may also be done to check the organs and structures of the urinary or digestive tract. This article discusses radiographic positioning to show the fingers and hand for the radiologic technologist xray tech.
Left lateral decubitus done if ap erect not possible. This handbook is essentially a condensed version of the positioning and technique portions of bontragers textbook of radiographic positioning and related anatomy, soon to be in its 7th edition. Use of the decubitus position can demonstrate pneumoperitoneum in a patient who cannot be positioned for an erect chest xray to be performed. The use of series and routine imaging procedure, technique, positioning and projections is seldom use in trauma radiography. The best practices to handle traumatic patients and common patient condition encountered by the trauma radiographer. Well we have thrown quick light over topic how to read xray kub region, normally its name indicates that it gives many information about kidney, ureter and bladder, but the fact is it does not. This type of scan is also sometimes called a kub kidney, ureter, and bladder study. Sorry for the delay in getting a post up in the last several days. Posted in uncategorized radiographic positioning for the lateral chest xray. Prostate ca in advanced disease, ct scan is the test of choice to detect enlarged pelvic and retroperitoneal lymph nodes, hydronephrosis and osteoblastic metastases. Kidney, ureter, bladder xray kub riley childrens health. This procedure may be used to determine why a child has abdominal pain or vomiting. Kub radiography abdominal xray kidney xray urology.
First published in 1939, this is the definitive text on patient positioning for the diagnostic radiography student and practitioner. An xray also called radiography is a painless test that is used to see inside the body and differentiate between soft tissues and dense matter such as bones. The test may take several minutes depending on the number of positions and xrays needed to get a complete picture. Abdominal xray or kub an abdominal xray is a picture of structures and organs in the belly abdomen. Now, i know the stone may be transparent to xrays radiolucent. The xray may be the first test done to check the urinary tract. Radiographic positioning comprehensive and concise. Positioning aids are essential to quality imaging in trauma radiography. A kub radiograph is an xray performed for the purpose of examining the urinary system and its surrounding structures. The patient lies on their back and the xray beam enters anteriorly. Kidney, ureter, and bladder xray health encyclopedia. Xray procedures manual centers for disease control. After you have studied the kub stands for kidneys, ureters, and bladder, also called a.
Standard nomenclature is employed with respect to the anatomic position. Kidney, ureter, and bladder kub xray study healthline. A kub is a painless, noninvasive procedure that can be performed inoffice or at an imaging center. For lpo and rpo oblique lspines palpate for the asis and place it in the bottom corner of the light field for the perfect cr. Next time you over rotate an oblige lumber spine or clip the pubic symphysis on a kub. Sponges, sandbags, and the creative use of tape are often the trauma radiographers most useful tools. This type of scan is often ordered given that it is fairly quick, easy, and cheap to obtain and can provide some insight regarding abdominal processes. Bony support of the abdomen is minimal, consisting only of. Full assessment includes a check of patient data, image quality, and checking for artifact and abnormal calcification. A kub xray may be taken to evaluate the urinary tract before other diagnostic procedures are performed. A kub xray may be performed to diagnose the cause of abdominal pain, such as masses, perforations, or obstruction. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.