Radiology Diagnostic Descriptions Flashcards
Understanding Radiology Terminology in Respiratory Therapy
1
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Pulmonary Edema
A
Fluffy infiltrates, Butterfly/Batwing Pattern
Difuse Whitness
2
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Atelectasis
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Patchy/Platelike infiltrates crowded pulmonary vessels, scattered densities, thin layered densities.
3
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ARDS or IRDS
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Ground glass appearance, honeycomb pattern, diffuse bilateral radiopacity, Reticulogranular
4
Q
Pleural Effusion
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Blunting/obliteration of costophrenic angle, Basilar infiltrates with meniscus, fluid level on affected side, possible mediastinal shift to unaffected side.
5
Q
Pneumonia
A
air bronchograms, increased density from consolidation and atelectasis.
6
Q
Pulmonary Embolism
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Peripheral wedge-shaped infiltrate, May be normal.
7
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Tuberculosis
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Cavity Formation, often in the upper lobes.
