POSITIONING: ABDOMEN *Dorsal Decubitus* 

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*Abdomen:
Patient Positioning:
• Supine (supine) with midsagittal plane centered on the midline of the table or RI.
• Arms positioned at the sides, away from the body.
• Legs extended with a support under the knees, if it provides more comfort for the patient.
Position of the party:
• Center the RI at the level of the iliac crest, with an inferior margin at the pubic symphysis (see Observations).
• No rotation of the pelvis or shoulders (check that both EIAS are at the same distance from the
table top).
RC:
• CR perpendicular and directed to the center of the RI (at the level of the iliac crest).
*Reference: Bontrager, 8th Edition.