Chest x-ray - an approach (summary)
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 2 Apr 2018
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Hartley L, Bell D, Hacking C, et al. Chest x-ray - an approach (summary). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-29085
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2 May 2014,
Louise Hartley
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2 Apr 2018,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists
Chest x-ray review is a key competency for medical students, junior doctors and other allied health professionals. Chest radiographs are frequently performed and a fantastic tool for making diagnoses of acute and chronic conditions, as well as acting as a tool for follow-up.
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Summary
- be systematic
- get into a habit
- do the same thing every time
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initial review
- who, what, why, where and when
- quality
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lines and tubes
- always review lines and tubes first
- endotracheal (ET) tube
- nasogastric (NG) tube
- central venous catheters
- any other lines and tubes, e.g. chest drains
- always review lines and tubes first
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A, B, C, D, E
- airway
- breathing (lungs and pleural spaces)
- circulation (cardiomediastinum)
- disability (bones... think fracture)
- exposure (everything else)
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