Fluke Biomedical 57-402 - Manual (Page 25)

Detailed Filter Positioning
AP Thoracic Spine (40” FFD)
5
5-11
Figure 5-18.
5.10 AP Erect Abdominal Examination
Position the 57-405 AP/PA Wedge Filter so that the shadow of its thick edge projects over the patient's
diaphragm. Check that the thin edge of the filter is in the caudad direction (see Figure 5-19). For use on
patients with noticeable increased abdominal density.
Figure 5-19.
Gonad Shield
(57-408) or
(57-444)
AP/PA Filter
(57-405)
Breast Shields
(57-409)
Thick Edge
AP/PA Filter
(57-405)
Thin Edge
Gonad Shield
(57-408) or (57-444)