Chest x-ray interpretation
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ABC Method
- Airways - ex. FB, trach deviation
- Bones and soft tissue - ex. Rib fractures, clavicle fracture
- Cardiac - ex. Cardiomegaly
- Diaphragm - ex. Free air
- Effusions - ex. Pleural effusions
- Fields and Fissures - ex. Congestion, consolidations
- Great vessels - ex. Apical cap
- Hila and mediastinum - Widened mediastinum
- Impression
DRSABCDE Method
- Details
- Info of patient
- PA/AP, Lateral
- RIPE - Image quality
- Rotation
- Inspiration
- Picture
- Exposure
- Soft tissues and bones
- Airway & mediastinum
- Breathing
- Lung fields
- Circulation
- Heart position and size
- Diaphragm
- Extras
- Lines, tubes, catheters
