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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
X-ray limitations ... Point Of Care UltraSound ... (POCUS) to CT or ... Diagnosis #Radiology #ChestXRay ... #KUB #CXR #Sensitivity
Tetralogy of Fallot - Chest XRay

An 18-month-old male presents with his parents who have noticed that
Fallot - Chest XRay ... will only take a few ... A chest x-ray is ... Tetralogy #Fallot #ChestXRay ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... X-ray 0.001 mSv ... Radiology #Background #Radiation ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CXR #CT #Nuclear
COVID-19 on Chest XRay

Our first patient on Feb 21st, 72 yo, frankly dyspnoeic with SpO2 65%
COVID-19 on Chest XRay ... first patient on Feb ... rob_cosentini #COVID19 #ChestXRay ... #CXR #Clinical
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
How much radiation ... of background radiation ... days Chest X-ray ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CXR #CT #Nuclear
POCUS Confirmation of CVC Placement - Visual Abstract
How accurate is a single view ultrasound protocol for
POCUS Confirmation ... a single view ultrasound ... faster than chest xray ... - POCUS - 27.6 min ... - CXR - 37.6
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
the FDA) shows radiation ... the background radiation ... of a few CT scans ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CXR #CT #Comparison
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
Sternal fracture on POCUS ... much higher than CXR ... Xray read as normal ... Fracture #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound
Retained bamboo splinter on POCUS
Piece of bamboo broke off in arm 5 days ago. Seen at
bamboo splinter on POCUS ... Xrays negative. ... Importance of POCUS ... wood/vegetative FBs ... foreignbody #clinical #ultrasound
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
US beats CXR on ... accuracy, and radiation ... Most CXR are wasted ... completely replace x-ray ... #clinical #ultrasound