Drop attack during chest radiography: Case report

B. O. Botwe, J. Obeng-Nkansah

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Abstract

Chest radiography is the first line of thoracic imaging performed in patients with thoracic diseases. It is probably the most frequently performed type of X-ray examination. It is recommended to be performed in the full upright position except where the patient's condition will not permit. This is because the erect technique allows full expansion of the lungs, prevents engorgement of pulmonary vessels and also helps in fluid level evaluation. However, little is reported on the negative effects associated with erect radiography. Herein, we present a case of drop attack during erect chest radiography.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)294-295
Number of pages2
JournalRadiography
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • Chest radiography
  • Drop attack
  • Erect bucky
  • Upright

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