Mobile (Portables) and Surgical Procedures
AP chest (supine and semierect)
AP supine abdomen (KUB)
Lateral decubitus abdomen
AP pelvis or hip
Axiolateral hip (Danelius-Miller method)
Modified axiolateral hip and proximal femur (Clements-Nakayama method)
Surgical C-arm PA pelvis, hip, or abdomen (cholangiogram) lateral hip
Essential Principles for Trauma and Mobile Radiography
The following three principles must be observed for trauma and mobile procedures:
• Two projections 90° to each other (minimum): Trauma radiography generally requires two projections taken at 90° (or right angles to each other) while true CR-part-IR alignment is maintained.
• Entire anatomic structure or trauma area on image receptor: Trauma radiography mandates that the entire structure being examined should be included on the radiographic image to ensure that no pathologic condition is missed. Additional projections must be taken if the entire structure is not seen on the initial image.
• Maintain the safety of the patient, health care workers, and the public: Technologist must maintain the safety and well-being of patients, family/friends, and other health workers during a trauma or mobile radiographic procedure. Safe handling of patients and radiation protection of the patient and others in the immediate vicinity of the exposure is the responsibility of the technologist.
Mobile—AP Chest*
Mobile—AP Abdomen (KUB)*
