CXR Flashcards
1
Q
MDPLOTS
A
M = mediastinum D = diaphragms P = pleura L = lungs O = osseus structures T = trachea (centered) S = stomach, soft tissues
2
Q
Air is…
A
Black
3
Q
Fat is…
A
Dark grey
4
Q
Soft tissue/fluid is…
A
Light grey
5
Q
Mineral is…
A
White
6
Q
Metal is…
A
Bright white
7
Q
Any structure should be analyzed for…
A
Size, shape and contour, position, density, number
8
Q
How much of the chest cavity should the heart take up?
A
Less than half
9
Q
Pitfalls to seeing cardiothoracic ratio
A
Portable AP vs PA films
Respiration
Thoracic deformity - pectus excavatum, scoliosis
Pulmonary diseases that depress the diaphragm
Abdominal diseases that elevate diaphragm
Obesity
10
Q
Findings in CHF
A
- increased heart size
- large hila with indistinct margins
- cephalization of flow (go towards head)
- fluid in interlobar fissures (hazy)
- pleural effusion (blunting of costophrenic angles)
- Kerley B lines (fluid trapped in interlobular septa)
- alveolar edema
- peribronchial cuffing
11
Q
Pericardial effusion looks like…
A
“water bottle” configuration
12
Q
Dressler’s syndrome
A
Pleural and pericardial effusion
2-8 weeks post-MI
rarely can cause cardiac tampanade
