Acute Abdomen Series

Quick technique

kVp

75–85 (abdomen) / 110–125 (chest)

mAs

20–40 abd / 2–5 chest

SID

40 in (abdomen), 72 in (chest)

Grid

Yes

Detector

35x43 cm.

Breath

Suspend on expiration.

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Patient position

Supine, then upright (or left lateral decub if unable to stand).

Part position

Supine — MSP centered. Upright — wait 5 min for fluid levels to develop.

Central ray

Supine: iliac crest. Upright: 2 in above iliac crest (to include diaphragm).

IR placement

35x43 cm.

TechniqueDefault

kVp

75–85 (abdomen) / 110–125 (chest)

mAs

20–40 abd / 2–5 chest

SID

40 in (abdomen), 72 in (chest)

Grid

Yes

Breath

Suspend on expiration.

Detector

35x43 cm.

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Anatomy coverage

Supine: symphysis to diaphragm. Upright: must include diaphragm. PA chest: include lung bases.

Tech pearls

Wait 5–10 min upright before exposure for free air to rise.
Left lateral decubitus substitutes for upright if patient cannot stand.

Image evaluation

Upright includes diaphragm
Air-fluid levels visible (upright)
Chest screens for free air under diaphragm

Common mistakes

Upright not high enough (diaphragm cut off)
No dwell time before exposure

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Anatomy overview

Bowel gas patternAir-fluid levelsFree airDiaphragm

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