Chest X Ray Normal Inspiration. A chest x ray is a very common non invasive radiology test that produces an image of the chest and other internal organs such as lungs heart large arteries ribs and diaphragm. Patient is usually standing with anterior chest against the x ray plate.
We use an inside out approach from central to peripheral. Patient is usually standing with anterior chest against the x ray plate. X ray beam originates from 5 6 feet behind the patient.
Exams of the same patient obtained with a short interval demonstrating the differing appearance of the heart and mediastinal contours and the lung base in different respiratory phases.
Chest x ray expiration and inspiration views. Develop confidence with the normal appearance. Preparation for chest x ray. Chest x ray expiration and inspiration views.