CXR Flashcards
1
Q
Top 5 indications for CXR
A
SOB
Chest pain
Check lines
Bowel injury (pneumoperitoneum)
Trauma
2
Q
What is the go to CXR
A
PA (posterior to anterior)
Heart size is exaggerated in AP
3
Q
What can cause white density/opacity
A
Consolidation
Atelectasis
Nodules <3cm
Masses >3cm
Interstitial lung disease
4
Q
What can cause black/dark lucency
A
Emphysema
Cysts/cavitys
Osseous lucency
5
Q
How can you tell if fluid or air
A
Fluid is a flat line
