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Approach to viewing Chest x-rayBasics
A.J. Chandrasekhar
Created : 10/28/2003Reviewed 12/20/2010
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Is the film centeredIs it PA or AP filmIs it exposed properlyIs it a good inspiration film
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Is this film centered?
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Difficult to evaluate the position of mediastinumif the film is not centered.
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Is this film centered?
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Is this a PA or AP film?
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Is this a PA or AP film?
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Why do you have to know whether it is PA or AP film?
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Is the exposure appropriate?
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Is the exposure appropriate?
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Is this a good inspiration film?Yes
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How do you number ribs?
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Draw the outline of Mediastinum.
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Identify costophrenic angles
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What determines position of diaphragm?
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Identify hilum.
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What is the significance of Breast shadows
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How do you assess position of Mediastinum?
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Do you know where each lobe projects?
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Identify left and rightdiaphragm
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