2/23/2019 1 Primary Care Radiology X-Ray Initial Evaluation Workshop Chest X-Ray Interpretation Delwin B Jacoby, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PNP-C, AGN-C University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics & Metabolism Baby Health Service The author has no conflict of interest nor financial interest regarding any content within this presentation. Conflict of Interest Statement This talk is presented in memory of Robert Becher … father, husband, friend Primary Care Radiology - Objectives Upon completion of this presentation the learner will be able to: 1. Review the basic physics and historical perspectives associated with radiographic examination. 2. Identify the 4 basic radiographic densities and their significance. 3. Discuss the importance of multiple views in radiologic interpretation. 4. Identify normal radiographic anatomy of the chest and common plain bones. 5. Interpret common radiographic findings encountered in primary care such as lung infiltrates, masses, common fractures, foreign bodies and others. Wilhelm Roentgen German physicist 1895 Discovered “x-rays” Early X-ray - Bertha Roentgen 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Primary Care RadiologyX-Ray Initial Evaluation
WorkshopChest X-Ray Interpretation
Delwin B Jacoby, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PNP-C, AGN-CUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics,
Division of Genetics & MetabolismBaby Health Service
The author has no conflict of interest nor financial interest regarding any
content within this presentation.
Conflict of Interest Statement
This talk is presented in memory of
Robert Becher… father, husband, friend
Primary Care Radiology - ObjectivesUpon completion of this presentation the learner will
be able to:1. Review the basic physics and historical perspectives
associated with radiographic examination.2. Identify the 4 basic radiographic densities and their
significance.3. Discuss the importance of multiple views in
radiologic interpretation.4. Identify normal radiographic anatomy of the chest
and common plain bones.5. Interpret common radiographic findings
encountered in primary care such as lung infiltrates, masses, common fractures, foreign bodies and others.
Wilhelm Roentgen
German physicist
1895
Discovered “x-rays”
Early X-ray - Bertha Roentgen
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Electromagnetic Spectrum 4 Basic Densities on Radiograph
Fat
BoneAirAir
Soft Tissue
Air – absorbs little radiation –black
Fat - gray, darker than muscle
Bone – most dense thus white
Water (Soft tissue/blood) – gray, but lighter than fat.
Remember – where different densities intersect an
interface will exist
Chest Films - Projections
• PA Upright vs Supine• Lateral• AP
Ideal is PA and lateral - Upright
PA vs AP View – Chest X-Ray
PA vs AP View - Chest X-Ray Chest x-ray – Ordering the Film
•Remember – Give the radiologist a brief history.
•Order the type of study with desired views
•Remember – The radiologist is a consult, specialist, colleague and friend.
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Chest X-rays• Remember – x-rays are a 2 dimensional
view of a 3 dimensional object,so ………………………… “1 view is 1 too few.”
Technical Considerations• Exposure
• Overexposed – film too dark• Underexposed – film too light• Perfect –thoracic vertebra should be seen (should see 4
spinous processes)
• Good Inspiration• 6 anterior ribs• 10 posterior ribs
• Rotation• T-spine center of sternum• Clavicles level
Steps in Chest X-Ray Interpretation1. Identify correct pt, correct
view, correct date.2. View x-ray as if the patient is
1. Trachea2. Right main stem bronchi3. Left main stem bronchi4. Left pulmonary artery5. Right Pulmonary artery6. Right Pulmonary artery7. Vertebra8. Aortic knob9. Manubrium of sternum10. Superior vena cava11. Carina12. Right atria cardiac border13. Vertebrae14. Left ventricle cardiac border15. Left hemi-diaphragm16. Right hemi-diaphragm17. Right- Liver17. Left - Stomach
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Practice the Anatomy Practice the Anatomy
Practice the Anatomy ABC’s of Chest X-Ray Interpretation
• A – Airway• B – Bones• C – Cardiac• D – Diaphragm• E – Edges• F – Fields• G – Guts• H – Hilum• I - Interpretation