Abdominal X-Rays

• Confirm details
• Image quality
• Bowel/other organs
• Bones
• Calcification/artifact
• Present

Confirm Details

• Patient details (name/DOB)
• Date and time the film was taken
• Any previous imaging (useful for comparison)

Assess Image Type and Quality

Projection of Image

• Anterior-posterior (AP) - either supine or erect

Exposure of Image

• Ensure the whole abdomen is…