"The PA prone radiograph is rarely performed and is often utilised when a patient is unable to lay supine. The projection is adequate for the examination of the abdominal cavity, however, not as practical for the renal structures due to magnification."
"PA projection"
" centring pointthe midsagittal place (equidistant from each PSIS) at the level of the iliac crest"
"30-120 mAs; AEC should be used if available"
"SID100 cm"
" centring pointthe midsagittal place (equidistant from each PSIS) at the level of the iliac crest"
"collimation"
"orientationportrait"
"detector size35 cm x 43 cm"
"exposure"
"SID100 cm"
"gridyes"
"This view is useful in visualising bowel obstruction, neoplasms, calcifications, ascites and as scout images in contrast medium studies of the abdomen (i.e. intravenous urography)."
"the patient should be free from rotation; both shoulders and hips equidistant from the table/trolley"
"30-120 mAs; AEC should be used if available"