Chest Flashcards
1
Q
Conventional chest radiograph
A
PA and Lateral
2
Q
Focus to film distance of PA
A
6ft
3
Q
Focus tonfilm distance of AP
A
40in
4
Q
Advantage of Digital Radiograph
A
Increased dose efficiency and more consistent inage quality
5
Q
PACS
A
Picture Archiving and Communication system
6
Q
Two sequential exposures at 60 and 120 keV are obtained in rapid sequence to produce three frontal images
A
DES (Dual Energy Subtraction)
7
Q
Used to detect small pleural effusion or to determine whether a pleural effusion on the decubitus side is free flowing. As little as 5ml of fluid or 15ml of pneumothorax
A
Lateral decubitus
8
Q
For detection of small pneumothorax or diffuse air trapping
A
Expiratory radiographmh
9
Q
Used mainly to assess for diaphragmatic paralysis. Sniff test
A
Chest flouroscopy
