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PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
view On the PA chest-film ... the silhouette sign ... hemorrhage due to a fracture ... Clinical #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Normal #Labeled
Lung infarction
In pulmonar embolism it is not common to see consolidation.
The consolidation is a result of
Lung infarction ... we see an old chest ... film, which is normal ... density on the chest ... #CXR #CTChest #
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
Lung infarction ... pulmonary emboli the chest ... x-ray is normal ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Lung #Infarction
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Loss of weight • Chest ... Nasal polyps and signs ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... high-resolution chest
Increased pulmonary venous pressure is related to the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and can be
on the chest film ... chronic obstructive lung ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CHF #CXR #Stages ... #Findings #Signs
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... defaulting to a normal ... not seen on a CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
granulomas within the lungs ... e.g. incidental CXR ... dyspnea, cough, chest ... anterior/posterior MSK ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Skin exam for infection ... neuroexam - Oral ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung