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What is the first that you should check when evaluating a radiographic study?
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NAME of patient
(as well as the date) |
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An adequate CXR is determined by looking at what 3 things?
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1.) Penetration
2.) Inspiration effort 3.) Rotation |
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Adequate CXR:
- check the penetration how? |
- Disk spaces seen without distinguishing the detail of the spine
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Adequate CXR
- check the inspiration effort how? |
- Diaphragm anteriorly should be below rib #5
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Adequate CXR
- check the rotation how? |
- Spinous process of thoracic vertebrae should be midway btw clavicles
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When is an AP film appropriate?
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- bed bound patient
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How is an AP film image altered?
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- Heart appears large
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Approach to reading a CXR
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(ABCD plus Lungs & Soft Tissue)
A = Airway (Trachea midline) B = Bones (bony defects, Fx, ...) C = Cardiac D = Diaphragm Lungs & Soft Tissue |
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CXR reading approach
- how do you check the cardiac aspect |
- Heart should be less than 1/2 the width of chest
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CXR reading approach
- how do you check the Diaphragm aspect |
- No blunting of costophrenic angles
- No free air under the hemidiaphram |
