Interpreting a Chest Radiograph Flashcards
1
Q
A
A
Airway:
Trachea
Bifurcation - T4
2
Q
B
A
Breathing:
Diaphragm b/n 5th & 6th ribs ant.
Lung fields
3
Q
C
A
Cardiac:
Measure
4
Q
D
A
Diaphragm:
r. = 1rib higher than l.
Stomach bubble
Inf. to r. diaphragm - air present?
5
Q
E
A
External structure:
Basically the bones
6
Q
F
A
Fat and soft tissues:
Breast outline
Subcutaneous fat
7
Q
G
A
Great vessels
8
Q
H
A
Hidden areas:
Apices
Mediastinum
