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T O C L I N I C A L P R A C T I C E
XR Interpretation
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N T R O XR Interpretation T O C L I N I C A L P R A C T I C E Approach to CXR 1. ASSESS THE IMAGE Rotation Exposure Imaging technique (PA/AP, inspiration) 2. TUBES AND LINES 3. ANATOMY Heart/mediastinum Lungs and pleura
T O C L I N I C A L P R A C T I C E
XR Interpretation
Approach to CXR
– Upper abdomen – Bones and soft tissues
Air
Bowel/Bones
Calcification/Clips
Soft tissues
Approach to AXR
Supine
Upright Supine
Supine Supine
Upright Supine
Supine Upright
Interpretation of MSK Radiographs
Soft Tissues
– Joint effusion – Swelling – Calcification/Intra-articular body
Bones
– Integrity – Mineralization
Joints
– Cartilage space – Alignment
Cross-table lateral
Normal No Effusion
Radial Head Fracture
APPROACHES
CXR Image Tube and Lines Anatomy
Heart/Mediastinum Lungs/Pleura Extra-thoracic
AXR Air Bowel/Bones Calcification Soft tissues Bone XR Soft Tissues Bones Joint
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This session Your facilitators The MED SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
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