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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 ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB ... #CXR #Sensitivity
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... Radiology #Background #Radiation ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Ortho consult: Yes ... • If stable ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Ulnar #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
lateral wrist XR ... injury • ED Management ... Ortho consult: Yes ... Carpal #Radiology #XRay ... #Diagnosis #Management
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
How much radiation ... days Chest X-ray ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CXR #CT #Nuclear ... #Comparison #Table
Radiation Injury
Acute Radiation Toxicity primarily affects rapidly dividing cells based on dosage
Hematopoiteic - Pancytopenia, Infection
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Radiation Injury ... 1 Gy = ~10,000 CXRs ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM Res ... Injury #Toxicity #diagnosis ... #management
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
Renal Calculus AXR ... useful when limited radiation ... to reduce total radiation ... dose Ultrasound ... obstruction - Able
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
the FDA) shows radiation ... of a few CT scans ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CXR #CT #Comparison ... #Table #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
If yes, any mention ... since elective PCI/DES ... risk Chest X-ray ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
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 ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound