Final Flashcards
what would go in the body of a Chest - Xray Report
- inspiratory effort ( ICS normal)
- Lung fields : infiltrate, mass, abnormal markings, cav
- Diaphragm : height, shape , calcification
- any pleural fluid or pleural thickening
- size of heart ( should be less than 50% of thorax)
- shape of heart
- size of pulmonary arteries
- mediastinum : size any displacement
- bones and joints ok?
- any surrounding tissue changes
Other than AP and lateral lumbar views, what is another view that some say is important to take
- Sacral Tilt
what is the sacral tilt view
- SI and Lumbosacral junction
name some accessory vies for the lumbar spine
- Obliques ( shows the pars, soft tissue )
T/F
for the oblique view for the lumbars , the post oblique will show the posterior structures moving farther from the spine and the anterior structures move closer to the spine
false
that is for the anterior oblique and it would be the opposite for the posterior
List the views for the hip and the accessory view
AP and Lateral
- special imaging for accessory
T/F
Tunnel view for the knee is to show the patella femoral joint
false
- that is the sunrise view
- tunnel view is to see the intercondylar notch
T/F
the baby arm view for the shoulder helps with HADD more of a true lateral view
True
When would a Y view be good to use
good for dislocations and scapular assessment
what view is helpful with scaphoid fracture assessment and to see the integrity of certain ligaments
- ulnar deviation
for AP cervical what are certain things to look at first
- lung apices and trachea
for Lateral cervical what are some things to look at first
- retrotracheal soft tissue spaces
AP and lateral thoracic what are some certain things to look for
- lung fields and costophrenic angle
AP lumbar what are certain things to look for
- dark area of pelvis/ hips and lung fields
lateral lumbar what are some crtain things to look for
- soft tissue aneurysms
pt with respiratory complications such as pollen, chemical and food allergies, asthma and AIDS .. who would you refer them to
-allergist and immunologist
diseases of the heart and blood vessels
cardiologist
disease of the skin
dermatologist
diseases of the internal glands of the body , including diabetes mellitus
ednocrinologist
all diseases and related total health care of an individual and family
general practintionaer
disease of the digestive tract , including stomach, bowel, liver and pancreas
gastroenterologist
disease of the elderly
Gerentologist
disorders of the blood and blood forming organs such as anemia, leukemia and lymphoma
hematologist
all diseases and total health care of adults , usually 18 yrs of age and older
internist
Diseases of the kidney including dialysis
nephrologist
diseases of the brain, spine and nervous system
neurosurgeon
normal and abnormal pregnancy, diseases of the female reproductive and fertility disorders
obstetrics and gynecology
cancer and disorders of the blood and blood- forming organs
oncologist
diseases of the eye
ophthalmologist
orthopedic surgeon
diseases of the bones , joints, muscles and tendons
otorhinolaryngoloist
diseases of the ears, noses, sinuses, throat and upper airway passage
diseases with major and minor disabilities requiring restoration of functional ability such as assistance, retraining and recondition of muscles, tends and extremities for ambulation and other activities of daily living
physical medicine and rehabilitation
diseases and conditions requiring surgical reconstruction for deformity or loss of a body part, or for cosmetic purposes to improve appearance or function
plastic surgeon
disease of the foot and ankle as they affect conditions of the feet
podiatrist
diseases affecting mental health including diseases of the brain, nervous system and substance abuse of drugs or chemicals
psychiatrist
diseases of the lung
pulmonologist
X-ray, ultrasound and other imaging techniques such as CT and MRI
radiologists
diseases of the joints including arthritis and autoimmune diseases
rheumatologist
disease that require surgical operation for diagnosis or treatment
general surgeon
diseases and injuries of the nerves, tendons, muscles, bones or skin of the hand requiring surgery
hand surgeon
diseases of the chest , including lungs, heart, blood vessels, and chest wall that requires surgical operation for dx and/or treatment
thoracic surgeon
diseases of the blood vessels that require surgical operation for dx treatment
vascular surgeon
diseases of the large intestine, rectum and anus that require surgeon operation for dx or tx
colorectal surgeon
diseases of the kidneys, bladder and male reproductive tract that require dx, tx or surgical operation
urologist
