Chest Xrays and CTs Flashcards
1
Q
Systematic Approach!`
A
A - Airway and Adenopathy B - Bones and breast shadow C - cardiac silhouette D - Diaphragm E - everything else F - Lung fields
2
Q
Lateral view Xray
A
See behind heart!
3
Q
Chest CT indications
A
Evaluate lung masses or nodules Looking for PE Define unknown abnormalities Done without contrast unless looking at vasculature!!! Need normal renal function for dye
