CXR Flashcards
1
Q
CXR Step by step (A-I)
A
A = airways
B = bone
C = cardiac
D = diaphragm (angles)
E&F = equal fields and fissures
G = gastric bubble and gadgets
H = hilum and mediastinum
I = Impression
2
Q
How many ribs should be visible on a CXR?
A
R diaphragm midpoint = ribs 5-7 anterior.
Ant end 6th rib and post end rib 10th rib above diaphragm.
3
Q
R horizontal fissure, where is it on CXR?
A
Hilam to the 6th rib
4
Q
Which hilum should be higher than the other on CXR?
A
Left higher than right
