II. Approach: Check Written Information
- Patient Name
- Exam Date and Time
- Technician Notations (e.g. Expiration film)
III. Approach: Patient Position
- Supine
- Semiupright
- Erect
IV. Approach: Patient Alignment
- Rotation
- Lordosis or kyphosis
V. Approach: Penetration
- Over-penetration: Dark films
- Consider using "bright-light" to see details
- Under-penetration: White films
VI. Approach: Systematic Review
- Prowl the film
- View film from different angles and distances
- Establish strong, even illumination
- Turn off surrounding light panels
- Dim room lights