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Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
ALL bones Check ... cervical rib Check lung ... #CXR #Interpretation ... #Checklist #radiology ... #diagnosis #pulmonary
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Point Of Care UltraSound ... (POCUS) to CT or ... considerations for high-risk ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... ChestXRay #KUB #CXR
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
disruption of bony ... much higher than CXR ... & can diagnose ... Xray read as normal ... #ultrasound
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... post op Cardiology ... Chest X-ray: ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
US beats CXR on ... Most CXR are wasted ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... orient in line on long ... #clinical #ultrasound