Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud Mr Ali B Alhailiy بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 1 Display of Radiographs.

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Lecture No.7 Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud

Mr Ali B Alhailiy

الرحيم الرحمن الله بسم

Display of Radiographs


1. Introduction:

• Radiographs are usually placed on the illuminator (viewing box) and oriented the body part placed at anatomical position.

2Assistant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud


1. Introduction:

• When the radiograph is displayed at this manner, the patient left side is on the viewer’s right side and vice versa.



2. What is required in a radiograph in addition to adequate demonstration of a part examined?

• Any radiograph what so ever should included on it, preferably in delegable form the following information:1. The subject (patient) name.



1. The subject (patient) name.



2. Correct sign of right or left side of the patient.



3. The date and time on which the radiograph was taken.



4. If the film is one of a sequence, proper indication of its position in the series, for e.g. control exposure (scout), post-micturition.



3. Radiographic Image Identification Systems:

• Radiograph image can be identify through a system of identification by a different method of identification such as:1. Opaque letters.




• Radiograph image can be identify through a system of identification by a different method of identification such as:2.Actinic marker(direct printer; photographic marker).




• The advantages of radiograph image identification systems are as follow:1. Permanent identification.2. Is economical in time.3. Shows information neatly and uniformly.4. Reduces the likelihood of error(s).



4. Precaution When Using Lead Letters and Legends:

The character should not be placed where to obscure a feature of diagnostic importance.



4. Precaution When Using Lead Letters and Legends:

If the irradiated field is limited by a cone or collimator its useless to place a marker close to the border of the cassette as it will receive no exposure.



5. Hanging Radiograph:

When hanging a radiographic image in the illuminator (viewing box) there are several tips can be use for hanging which include:

1. Dorsal, vertebral, cranial, shoulder, hip radiograph: as if the patient is standing in an upright position.





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2. Decubitus chest and abdominal radiographs: so that the side of the patient which was positioned upward when radiograph was taken is upward on the hung radiograph.



2. Decubitus chest and abdominal radiographs: so that the side of the patient which was positioned upward when radiograph was taken is upward on the hung radiograph.





3. Toe and AP and oblique foot radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from toes.



3. Toe and AP and oblique foot radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from toes.





4. Lateral foot, ankle, lower leg and femur radiograph: as if they are hanging from the hip.











5. Fingers, wrist, and forearm radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from fingertips.



5. Fingers, wrist, and forearm radiographs: as if the patient is hanging from fingertips.





6. Elbow and humerus radiograph: as if they are hanging from the patients shoulder.



6. Elbow and humerus radiograph: as if they are hanging from the patients shoulder.


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