Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic Imaging: CXR systematic approachs
A
Use a systematic approach
- Airway Structures
Trachea, Carina, Bronchi - Breathing Structures
Lungs, Pleura - Cardiac
Heart size, borders - Diaphragm
Costophrenic angles - Everything else
Aorta, bones, tissue
2
Q
How does Asthma look on CXR?
A
Flattened diaphragm on chest X-Ray (CXR)
3
Q
How does a Pleural Effusion look on the CXR ?
A
Will gravitate to most dependent area
4
Q
How does Pneumonia look on CXR?
A
Chest X-ray (CXR) shows pleural effusions, lobar consolidation
5
Q
Correct ETT Placement on CXR
A
Normal tip: 3-5 cm above carina
Case courtesy of Jeremy Jones, <a>Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a>rID: 13260</a>
6
Q
Is the ETT Placed correctly?
A
Yes
7
Q
In this CXR -Is the ETT Placed correctly?
A
No ETT it is a RMB intubation
Case courtesy of Aditya Shetty, <a>Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a>rID: 26991</a>
