[Explanations for the standard in roentgen diagnosis: basic tests of the thoracic organs--adults]

Explanations are given concerning the standard of radiodiagnostics--basis examination of the organs of the thorax/TGL-No. 36661, which shall facilitate the understanding of the parameters given. It results from the fact that the roentgenological examination of the organs of the thorax begins with a posterior-anterior ray-path radiograph of the thorax. In these cases the large format technique with film-foil-combination and the fluorography are classified as equivalent. With regard to the high speed of movement to be expected is striven for the achievement of possibly short times of exposure. The authors briefly enter the particularities of the radiograph of the thorax in lateral as well as in the full size radiograph sitting and lying positions and at the patients bed. Due to the law solution and the higher radiation dose the fluoroscopy is to be used only with regard to the findings and other information concerning the patient.