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Left Atrium
 - The upper posterior border of the heart is formed by the left atrium.
upper posterior border ... lower posterior border ... #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral #
Right middle lobe atelectasis
First study the x-rays and then continue reading.
What are the findings?
Blurring of the
the right heart border ... density on the lateral ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... RML #MiddleLobe #Lobar
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Consider thrombolysis e.g ... mainstay of initial management ... with saline and cover ... patient in left lateral ... Embolism #VTE #Anesthesiology
The findings are:
 - Large density on the left with loss of cardiac silhouette.
 - High
the right heart border ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... LUL #Lobar #Collapse
Right lower lobe atelectasis
Chest x-rays of a 70-year old male who fell from the stairs and
abnormal right border ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... RLL #Lobar #Collapse
On a chest film only the outer contours of the heart are seen.
In many cases we
On the lateral view ... left and on the lateral ... the left heart border ... #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Atrium #Ventricle
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Obtain 12-lead ECG ... and discuss with cardiology ... mmol.l-1 ❼ Check core ... ❾ Plan further management ... Cardiac #Arrest #Anesthesiology
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
environmental hazard (e.g ... Pack and cover wounds ... make infusion later ... Patient #Evacuation #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
(Can occur later ... gestations • Advanced maternal ... congestion on a CXR ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology