For a PA oblique (RAO) esophagram with accurate positioning:…

For a PA oblique (RAO) esophagram with accurate positioning: 1.  the patient is rotated 35 – 40° from the IR 2.  the esophagus is filled with barium from the lower neck to the EG junction (cardiac orifice) 3.  the esophagus is ½ way between the heart and vertebral column 4.  the esophagus is ½ way between the hilum and vertebral column

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagn…

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostic quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points each film) Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explian why it is, or how you know it is not… ( 1 pt) Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing (1 pt) Improvements:  Ex p l a i n  how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology) (1 pt) Radiograph / PA Esophagram: Use this format… Positioning: Anatomy: Improvements: