RAO Sternum

Yes

40"

10x12 LW VGD,

Upper border 1.5" above jugular notch

Upright,

adjust to RAO

Palpating sternum & spine,

Rotate PT enough to prevent superimposition - 15 to 20 deg

Center sternum to MLG,

midway between jugular notch & xiphoid process

perp mid-sternum,

enters elevated side 1" lat to MSP

Left,

Lower outer corner,

Face Down

8x10

Shallow Breathing

None

yes

slightly obliqued sternum

Entire sternum, good visibility thru thorax, minimally obliqued sternum + thorax, sternum projected over heart