Decubitus Abdomen

Decubitus abdomen positioning for beginning x-ray technologists. We also discuss some anatomy and pathology. Welcome to radiography positioning lab!

[@craftykimmer]

great tutorial. Respectfully, I would add to make sure a few minutes pass before taking your image. This will allow any small amounts of free air to float up and be seen.

[@x-rayeducation2277]

thank you for your comment, and you are correct: it is good to wait a few minutes before taking the image. In reality, when I have done these at the hospital it normally takes multiple helpers and several minutes to get the patient positioned, so usually by then the requisite time has passed. Decubitus views on a large semi-conscious patient can be very difficult to obtain.