Practical 1: Chest and abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
On XR why does air appear black?
A
XRs are transmitted through air completely and not absorbed
2
Q
How do you assess technical quality of CXR?
A
FRIP (field, rotation, inspiration, penetration)
3
Q
What is an adequate inspiration for CXR?
A
8-10 posterior ribs
5-7 anterior ribs
4
Q
How would you do a systematic review of CXR?
A
Airways (trachea)
Breathing (lungs
Cardiac/mediastinum
Diaphragm
5
Q
What is silhouette sign in CXR?
A
loss of clear edges of the heart borders
6
Q
What does a flattened hemidiaphragm indicate on CXR?
A
^ Intrathoracic pressure (E.g. in COPD or tension pneumothorax)
7
Q
On AXR how long should the plicae circularis be?
A
<3cm
8
Q
What is the landmark for psoas major attachment?
A
L1
9
Q
what is the commonest cause of small bowel obstructuon?
A
surgical adhesions
