Position: AP Stomach Supine The supine stomach projection demonstrates the fundus filled with contrast. It evaluates masses and ulcers. Proper centering ensures full gastric visualization. This projection complements prone stomach. It is recognized in GI imaging.
Position: AP Orbits Trauma The AP trauma orbits projection evaluates fractures and foreign bodies. It is used when PA positioning is unsafe. Proper centering prevents distortion. This projection complements lateral trauma orbits. It is recognized in emergency imaging.
Position: RAO Stomach The RAO stomach projection demonstrates the duodenal bulb and C loop. It is essential for ulcer evaluation. Proper rotation ensures diagnostic clarity. This projection complements AP and lateral stomach. It is frequently tested on ARRT exams.
Position: Lateral Orbits Trauma The lateral trauma orbits projection demonstrates the orbital walls in profile. It evaluates fractures and hemorrhage. Proper positioning prevents rotation. This projection complements AP trauma orbits. It is frequently tested on ARRT exams.
Position: LPO Stomach The LPO stomach projection demonstrates the gastric fundus. It evaluates hiatal hernias. Proper rotation prevents superimposition. This projection complements RAO stomach. It is recognized in GI fluoroscopy.
Position: AP Small Bowel Spot The small bowel spot projection evaluates specific loops of bowel. It is used for Crohn disease and obstruction. Proper compression improves visualization. This projection complements serial small bowel images. It is recognized on ARRT exams.
Position: AP Colon Spot The colon spot projection evaluates focal lesions during barium enema. It provides magnified detail. Proper centering ensures diagnostic clarity. This projection complements overhead BE views. It is used in GI fluoroscopy.
Position: AP Cystogram Post Void The post void cystogram projection evaluates bladder emptying. It identifies reflux and residual urine. Proper centering ensures full bladder visualization. This projection complements filling cystogram. It is recognized on ARRT exams.
Position: AP Urethra Voiding The voiding urethrogram projection evaluates urethral function during urination. It identifies strictures and reflux. Proper timing is essential. This projection complements retrograde urethrogram. It is used in GU fluoroscopy.
Position: AP Kidney Upright The upright kidney projection evaluates nephroptosis. It demonstrates kidney descent with gravity. Proper centering ensures full renal visualization. This projection complements supine kidney. It is recognized in GU imaging.