Chest X–rays for Medical Students

Chest X–rays for Medical Students is a unique teaching and learning resource that offers students, junior doctors, trainee radiologists, nurses, physiotherapists and nurse practitioners a basic understanding of the principles of chest radiology. Provides a memorable way to analyze and present chest radiographs – the unique ‘ABCDE’ system as developed by the authorsExplains how to recognize basic radiological signs, pathology and patterns associated with common medical conditions as seen on plain PA and AP chest radiographsPresents each radiograph twice, side by side – once as would be seen in a clinical setting and again with the pathology clearly highlightedIncludes a section of self–assessment and presentation exercises to test knowledge and presentation technique
Ideal for study and clinical reference, this book will be the ideal companion for any medical student, junior doctor or trainee radiographer.

Spis treści:
Preface
Acknowledgements
Learning objectives checklist
Part 1
About X–rays
What are X–rays?
How are X–rays produced?
The resulting image on the X–ray film
How are X–ray images (radiographs) stored?
Hazards and precautions
Radiation hazards
IRMER 2000
In women of reproductive age
Chest X–ray (CXR) views
PA erect CXR
Other views
Normal anatomy on a PA chest X–ray
Normal anatomy 1
Normal anatomy 2
Normal anatomy 3
Normal anatomy 4
Normal anatomy 5
Normal anatomy 6
Normal anatomy 7
Normal anatomy 8
Presenting a chest radiograph
Be systematic
Film quality
Rotation
Adequate inspiration
Part 2
Overview of the ABCDE of chest X–rays
The ABCDE of chest X–rays
What to look for in A – Airway
Tracheal deviation
Carinal angle
What to look for in B – Breathing
Consolidation/Airspace shad owing
Air bronchogram
Collapse (atelectasis) overview
Right upper lobe collapse
Middle lobe collapse
Right lower lobe collapse
Left upper lobe collapse
Left lower lobe collapse
Complete lung collapse
Pneumonectomy
Solitary mass lesion
Multiple mass lesions
Cavitating lung lesion
Fibrosis
Pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax
Hydropneumothorax
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary oedema
‘Bat’s wing’ pattern shadowing
Septal lines
What to look for in C – Circulation,
Dextrocardia
Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart)
Left atrial enlargement
Widened mediastinum
Hilar enlargement
Hiatus hernia
What to look for in D – Disability
Rib fractures and other bony abnormalities
What to look for in E – Everything else
Air under the diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum)
Subcutaneous emphysema/surgical emphysema
Mastectomy
Foreign bodies and medical interventions
Part 3
Common conditions and their radiological signs
Pulmonary embolism
Bronchial carcinoma
Heart failure
Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Tuberculosis
Asbestos–related lung disease
Self–assessment questions
Self–assessment answers
Glossary
Index

Nota biograficzna:
Christopher Clarke is Radiology Specialist Registrar trainee at Nottingham University Hospitals
Anthony Dux is a Consultant Radiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Okładka tylna:
Chest X–rays for Medical Students is a unique teaching and learning resource that offers students, junior doctors, trainee radiologists, nurses, physiotherapists and nurse practitioners a basic understanding of the principles of chest radiology. Provides a memorable way to analyze and present chest radiographs – the unique ‘ABCDE’ system as developed by the authorsExplains how to recognize basic rad iological signs, pathology and patterns associated with common medical conditions as seen on plain PA and AP chest radiographsPresents each radiograph twice, side by side – once as would be seen in a clinical setting and again with the pathology clearly highlightedIncludes a section of self–assessment and presentation exercises to test knowledge and presentation technique
Ideal for study and clinical reference, this book will be the ideal companion for any medical student, junior doctor or trainee radiographer.