Purpose[edit | edit source]Chest X-rays is a painless, non-invasive test and is the most commonly preferred diagnostic examination to produce images of heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels and the bones of the spine and chest[1][2]. Show Technique[edit | edit source]An X-ray uses electromagnetic waves and ionizing radiation to create pictures of the inside of your body. The procedures involves positioning the body between the machine that produces the X-rays and a plate that that creates the image digitally or with X-ray film[1].
The following videos explain the differences between the above types of chest X-Ray: Analysis[edit | edit source]Basic Checks[3][edit | edit source]Reading the chest X-ray systematically reduces the chance of missed diagnosis. There is no one recommended analysis methodology; some may choose to read a chest X-Ray in an anatomical order and some may choose to use a mnemonic. However, everyone should begin analysing an X-Ray by checking the following details:
Systematic Assessment[3][4][edit | edit source]The most commonly used mnemonic approach to assess the details of Chest X-Ray is the following:
The following video explains how to analyse a Chest- x-ray in nutshell: Detecting Pathology[edit | edit source]Atelectasis= Collapse, alveloi filled with fluid or collapse. Common post-surgery.
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Resources [edit | edit source]100 Normal Chest X-Rays Radiology Masterclass Introduction to Chest Radiology References[edit | edit source]
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