Rabiahtuladawiah binti Musa, Mariam binti Salleh, Mohd Faizz Fahmi bin Ariaff, Faeizal bin Sariman, Mohd Riduan bin Mohamad, Sallehuddin bin Bachok, Hanun Hamizah binti Zakaria and Nurul Asyiqin binti Azman.
Keywords: X-ray lateral holder, x- ray cassette, patient position, grid cut off, exposure dose.
Abstract: A lateral chest projection is a part of standard x-ray examination of the chest. Although the posterior-anterior (PA) view is the mainstay of diagnosis, it provides a clear view of only about 80% of the lungs. Lateral decubitus is also called cross-table lateral chest. It is usually requested for patients who are unable to sit or stand upright and also helpful to demonstrate air-fluid levels in case of pathology. Previously, radiographers have lot of problems in patient positioning. Patients have to flip up side or down in order to get a comfortable position and a good image. Because of lack position of body posture, patient is not in the parallel position with the beam x-ray, thus make the image becomes blur or uncertainly cut off. These blur on the site of Grid Cut Off. Moreover, the result will disturb the radiologist or medical officer to determine the diagnosis. In some cases, the object that holds cassette (e.g. Water bottle) will fall down and water spilled. This makes lot of trouble circumstances. Danger to patient will slip, danger to others and environment too. Physically, this Easy Lateral Holder is modified as a T – shape. It has holder base that can hold multiple cassette sizes from 35cm x 35 cm, 35cm x 43 cm and 24 cm x 30 cm. It is easy to use by inserting plat holder under the patient body without the movement from the patient. Besides, the device has been measured accurately to find the center beam of x-ray. This will prevent the Grid Cut Off. Lastly, it can prevent radiation exposure too. It is easy, simple and better device.