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Laterolateral (LL) standing in foals 5. Focus–film distance: 120 cm. If a grid is
VetBooks.ir (Figs 17.10–17.12) used, adjust the focus–film distance to the

distance specified for the grid.
1. Stand the foal square with all limbs equally
weight-bearing, with the forelimbs slightly 6. Use a horizontal X-ray beam, perpendicular
forward. Avoid any rotation or tilting of the to the long axis of the trunk.
body. 7. Centre the X-ray beam in the middle third
th
2. Place the plate on one side of the thorax in of the 8 intercostal space.
a vertical position in landscape orientation. 8. Collimate to the edge of the plate.
3. Indicate right/left (plate’s side) with a 9. Exposure guide: 75 kVp, 30 mAs.
marker.
4. Position the X-ray machine on the other
side of the body.

Figure 17.10 Positioning to obtain a LL view of the thorax in standing position in
foals.

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