xrays Flashcards

1
Q

What do you call air under the diaphragm?

A

Pneumoperitoneum

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2
Q

What type of xray can you see pneumoperitoneum on and why?

A

Erect chest xray

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3
Q

What do sternotomy wires suggest?

A

Heart surgery

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4
Q

What do you call air leaking out of lungs and into soft tissue?

A

Subcutnaeous emphysema

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5
Q

What does sc emphysema feel like?

A

Like bubble wrap/air popping

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