"often taken with the supine view, when used together it is a valuable projection in assessing gas-fluid levels, and free gas in the abdominal cavity."
"used when it is unsafe to perform both a PA erect or a lateral decubitus view, this projection requires no patient movement."
"AP supine view"
"PA erect view"
"KUB view"
"Generally, plain radiograph examination of the abdomen comprises an AP supine and PA erect view, supplemented by a number of additional views as clinically indicated."
"Generally, plain radiograph examination of the abdomen comprises an AP supine and PA erect view, supplemented by a number of additional views as clinically indicated."
"NB: please note that in the UK, a single supine abdominal radiograph is the norm, i.e. erect abdominal x-rays have not been routinely performed for decades 2."
"performed as an alternative to the PA erect view to assess for free gas in the abdominal cavity"
"PA prone view"
"used when it is unsafe to perform both a PA erect or a lateral decubitus view, this projection requires no patient movement."
"kVp"
Expected headings
"Contraindications"
"kVp"