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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 ... consider better imaging—from ... considerations for high-risk ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... Barium Enema (Lower ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #CXR ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
Pertinent Chest x-ray ... injury Fracture of lower ... viscus #cxr #chestxray ... #trauma #diagnosis ... #signs #radiology
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Symptoms: cough, abdominal ... distension, wheeze, abdominal ... Imaging: 1. ... Chest x-ray: signs ... #management #cardiology
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
days Chest X-ray ... mSv 12 months Abdominal ... Radiation #Doses #Imaging ... #ChestXRay #CXR ... Comparison #Table #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
one post op Cardiology ... Chest X-ray: ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
GRACE-2 Guidelines for Low-Risk, Recurrent Abdominal Pain in the ED

1) Should adult ED patients with low-risk,
receive a repeat CT abdomen-pelvis ... in whom repeat imaging ... receive additional imaging ... Pain #Emergency #diagnosis ... #management
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
- CT chest; CT abdomen ... if abdominal pain ... mg/dL or > 25 % rise ... interventional radiology ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis