Pediatrics | Pediatric Chest Lateral Position

Name: Pediatric Chest Lateral Position

Procedure: A lateral projection used to evaluate pediatric thoracic structures including airway and mediastinum.

Patient Position: Standing or seated

Region: Pediatrics

Projection: Lateral

Beam Direction: Lateral to medial

Type of Study: Diagnostic

This dataset is informed by widely accepted radiographic positioning standards used across clinical practice, including guidance from professional bodies such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and general principles reflected in commonly used radiography curricula.

It is an original work and does not reproduce or rely on proprietary content from commercial textbooks such as Bontrager or Merrills. For informational purposes only, not patient care.