Thorax Views, Vessels, Nodules Flashcards
What is shown better on DV view?
Caudodorsal vessels
Normal lung
Normal lung
Normal lung
Normal lung
Identify the lung lobes
Identify the lung lobes on the right lateral view
Identify the lung lobes on the left lateral view
Where are veins located in relation to the bronchus?
Veins are ventral and central (medial) to the bronchus
Identify the pulmonary artery, bronchus, and vein
Red = artery
Yellow = bronchus
Blue = vein
Identify the pulmonary artery and vein
Identify the pulmonary artery and vein
Normal vasculature?
Normal
Normal vasculature?
What size should normal arteries and veins be on the lateral projection?
Arteries and veins equal in size
(Veins can be slightly bigger)
What size should normal arteries and veins be on the VD or DV projection?
Arteries and veins equal in size
No larger than the 9th rib where they cross
Normal vasculature?
No
Big arteries and veins
Vascular pattern
Normal vasculature?
Small arteries and veins
Normal vasculature?
Big arteries, normal veins
Normal vasculature?
Big veins, normal arteries
What are causes of big arteries and veins?
Left-to-right cardiac shunt - PDA, VSD, ASD
Iatrogenic IV fluid overload
Normal vasculature?
Big arteries and veins
Normal vasculature?
Big arteries and veins
Normal vasculature?
Big arteries and veins
Fluid overload
Normal vasculature?
Big arteries and veins
Left to right cardiac shunt