Why is the left lateral chest position the most commonly used for lateral radiograph of the chest?

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Why do we do chest lateral view?

The lateral chest view can be particularly useful in assessing the retrosternal and retrocardiac airspaces. If locating a specific pulmonary opacity within the chest cavity, it would be useful for requesting doctors to ensure that the side of the opacity is mentioned in their clinical notes.

What is the most optimal position of the patient for examinations of the heart and lungs?

Positioning the patient The optimal position for chest auscultation is sitting in a chair, or on the side of the bed. However, the patient's clinical condition and comfort needs to be considered during the examination and some patients may only tolerate lying at a 45° angle.

What is left lateral projection?

The left lateral projection is comparable to horizontal beam radiography for identifying experimental small volume pneumoperitoneum in the canine abdomen. Vet Radiol Ultrasound.

What is the proper placement of the arms for the upright lateral projection of the chest?

The lateral radiograph of the chest is performed by placing the left hemithorax against the IR. The arms should be raised above the head.