"Indications "
"entire lung fields should be visible; post-processing collimation is not advisable in paediatric imaging (if it is exposed it should be examined). This is particularly important if the clinical indications query a foreign body as demonstrating the abdomen will also be useful in diagnosis"
"The AP erect view is often chosen over the PA erect view for younger children as this view allows for observing the child’s breathing and decreased patient stress (due to the child being able to observe what is happening in the room). However, the AP view will result in an increased radiation dose to radiosensitive organs and magnify the heart and mediastinum 1. The choice to perform a PA erect or AP erect chest view will depend on the radiographer’s judgement of the patient’s cooperative and understanding ability."
"The AP erect view is often chosen over the PA erect view for younger children as this view allows for observing the child’s breathing and decreased patient stress (due to the child being able to observe what is happening in the room). However, the AP view will result in an increased radiation dose to radiosensitive organs and magnify the heart and mediastinum 1. The choice to perform a PA erect or AP erect chest view will depend on the radiographer’s judgement of the patient’s cooperative and understanding ability."
"The AP erect view is often chosen over the PA erect view for younger children as this view allows for observing the child’s breathing and decreased patient stress (due to the child being able to observe what is happening in the room). However, the AP view will result in an increased radiation dose to radiosensitive organs and magnify the heart and mediastinum 1. The choice to perform a PA erect or AP erect chest view will depend on the radiographer’s judgement of the patient’s cooperative and understanding ability."
"The AP erect view is often chosen over the PA erect view for younger children as this view allows for observing the child’s breathing and decreased patient stress (due to the child being able to observe what is happening in the room). However, the AP view will result in an increased radiation dose to radiosensitive organs and magnify the heart and mediastinum 1. The choice to perform a PA erect or AP erect chest view will depend on the radiographer’s judgement of the patient’s cooperative and understanding ability."
"The AP erect view is often chosen over the PA erect view for younger children as this view allows for observing the child’s breathing and decreased patient stress (due to the child being able to observe what is happening in the room). However, the AP view will result in an increased radiation dose to radiosensitive organs and magnify the heart and mediastinum 1. The choice to perform a PA erect or AP erect chest view will depend on the radiographer’s judgement of the patient’s cooperative and understanding ability."
"SID"
"The AP erect chest view is often associated with using the parent or a staff member to hold the child’s arms above their head. However, research regarding the most effective method of immobilisation is lacking. It is suggested to try explanations and distraction before automatically assuming the patient requires physical holding 5."
Expected headings
"Indications "
"Rotation"
"Lead shielding"
"Immobilisation"
"Specialised equipment"
"The anteroposterior erect chest view is ideal in younger cooperative paediatric patients (approximately 3-7 years old; this age range is only a guide). This chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum and great vessels."
"the level of the 7th thoracic vertebra; on or above the level of the nipple"
"entire lung fields should be visible; post-processing collimation is not advisable in paediatric imaging (if it is exposed it should be examined). This is particularly important if the clinical indications query a foreign body as demonstrating the abdomen will also be useful in diagnosis"
"due to ossification centres in children, the medial ends of clavicles are difficult to visualise; therefore measuring the medial ends of the clavicle to the spinous process is not advised"
"The anteroposterior erect chest view is ideal in younger cooperative paediatric patients (approximately 3-7 years old; this age range is only a guide). This chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum and great vessels."