Position: Mobile Chest AP The mobile chest AP projection is performed at bedside for critically ill patients. Proper alignment prevents rotation and magnification errors. This projection evaluates lines, tubes, and acute pathology. It is essential for ICU imaging. It is a core ARRT mobile radiography competency.
Position: Fluoro Upper GI RAO The RAO upper GI projection demonstrates the duodenal bulb and C loop. It is essential for evaluating ulcers and obstruction. Proper rotation improves visualization of gastric emptying. This projection complements AP and lateral views. It is heavily emphasized on ARRT exams.
Position: Mobile Abdomen AP The mobile abdomen AP projection evaluates bowel gas patterns and acute abdominal pathology. Proper centering ensures visualization of the entire abdomen. A horizontal beam may be used for air fluid levels. This projection is essential for emergency imaging. It is frequently tested on ARRT exams.
Position: Fluoro Upper GI Lateral The lateral upper GI projection demonstrates the retrogastric space and esophageal junction. It evaluates reflux and hiatal hernias. Proper positioning prevents rotation. This projection is essential for comprehensive GI evaluation. It is a recognized ARRT competency.
Position: Mobile Pelvis AP The mobile pelvis AP projection evaluates pelvic fractures in trauma patients. It is performed without moving the patient. Proper centering ensures full pelvic visualization. This projection is essential in emergency settings. It is a standard ARRT competency.
Position: Fluoro Small Bowel AP The AP small bowel projection evaluates transit time and mucosal patterns. Serial images track contrast progression. This projection identifies obstruction and inflammatory disease. Proper timing is essential. It is a standard ARRT fluoroscopy requirement.
Position: Mobile Femur AP The mobile AP femur projection evaluates fractures when the patient cannot be transported. Proper alignment ensures visualization of the entire femur. This projection is essential for trauma imaging. It complements cross table lateral views. It is recognized on ARRT exams.
Position: Fluoro Barium Enema AP The AP barium enema projection demonstrates the colon filled with contrast. It evaluates polyps, masses, and diverticula. Proper centering ensures full colonic visualization. This projection is essential for GI imaging. It is frequently tested on ARRT exams.
Position: Mobile C Spine AP The mobile AP cervical spine projection is used when patients cannot be moved. Proper centering ensures visualization of C3 through C7. This projection evaluates alignment and pathology. It is essential for trauma imaging. It is a core ARRT mobile competency.
Position: Mobile C Spine Lateral The mobile lateral cervical spine projection demonstrates alignment and soft tissue spaces. A horizontal beam is essential for trauma evaluation. Proper positioning prevents rotation. This projection is heavily emphasized on ARRT exams. It is foundational for emergency imaging.