CXR Flashcards
1
Q
What does DRSABCDE stand for?
A
D - Details R - RIPE S - Soft tissue and bones A - Airways and mediastinum B - Breathing C - Circulation D - Diaphragm E - Extra
2
Q
What should be considered in details?
A
- patient name
- DOB
- Date of CXR
- Orientation - L v R
3
Q
What does RIPE stand for ?
A
Rotation
Inspiration
Picture
Exposure
4
Q
What should be considered in Soft tissue and bone?
A
- White appearance of soft tissue
- subcutaneous emphysema
- Fractures
- GH joint
5
Q
What things should be considered in Airways and Mediastinum ?
A
Trachea - midline, shifting, gas filled
Tracheal Bifurcation
Mediastinum - Hila and blood vessels
6
Q
two categories to consider with Breathing?
A
Lungs
Pleura
7
Q
true or false, you should be able to visualise the pleura on a normal X-ray
A
False
8
Q
What should be considered in Circulation
A
- Heart size
- should be able to see all borders of the heart
9
Q
Which hemidiaphragm should be slightly higher
A
Right higher than left
10
Q
What two angles should be considerd in Diaphragm
A
- Cardiophrenic
2. Costophrenic
11
Q
What to look for for under/over exposure?
A
Seeing the IV discs
