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First study the CXR.
We know that in some cases there is an extra joint in the
First study the CXR ... part of the first rib ... this case a small lung ... the left first rib ... #Lung #Cancer #
On the PET-CT there is both a tumor in the left lung, aswell as in the
tumor in the left lung ... One rib metastasis ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
tumour, cervical rib ... Check lung periphery ... #Chest #XRay #CXR
In some patients an extra joint is seen in the anterior part of the first rib
part of the first rib ... may simulate a lung ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
When a rib fracture heals, the callus formation may create a mass-like appearance (blue arrow).
Sometimes a
When a rib fracture ... fracture from a lung ... Notice the large lung ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
Meds o Review Cxr ... tissue and down to rib ... Dissect above one rib ... ensure that the lung
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... Rib Fractures Rib ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... not seen on a CXR ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung
Rib Cage and Sternal Anatomy

By @rev.med

#Rib #Cage #Anatomy #Ribs #Sternum #Bones
Rib Cage and Sternal ... By @rev.med #Rib ... Cage #Anatomy #Ribs
Flail Chest Breathing on Physical Exam
74 year-old male, fallen over in the garden. Four rib fractures.
Four rib fractures ... each additional rib ... with multiple rib ... injuries 3. 50% of rib ... fractures missed by CXR
Flail Chest Breathing on Physical Exam
74 year-old male, fallen over in the garden. Four rib fractures.
Four rib fractures ... each additional rib ... with multiple rib ... injuries 3. 50% of rib ... fractures missed by CXR