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Laterolateral (LL) in lateral recumbency 4. Position the X-ray machine above the foal.
VetBooks.ir in foals (Figs 17.13–17.15) 5. Focus–film distance: 120 cm. If a grid is

used, adjust the focus–film distance to the
1. Position the foal in lateral recumbency on
a padded surface, keeping the neck paral- distance specified for the grid.
lel to the ground by supporting it and both 6. Use a vertical X-ray beam.
forelimbs extended forward with gloved 7. Centre the X-ray beam in the middle third
th
hands. of the 8 intercostal space.
2. Place the plate under the thorax, in land- 8. Collimate to the edge of the plate.
scape orientation; a tunnel block will 9. Exposure guide: 75 kVp, 30 mAs.
facilitate this.
3. Indicate right/left (plate’s side) with a
marker.

Figure 17.13 Positioning to obtain a LL view of the thorax in lateral recumbency in foals.

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