Chest radiograph: checklist to examine
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Patient details
Film details
Objects (e.g. lines, electrodes)
Rotation
Penetration
Expansion
Vessels
Hila
Costophrenic angles
Mediastinum
Cardiothoracic Ratio
Soft tissues and bones
Air (diaphragm, pneumothorax, subcut. emphysema)
Mnemonic:
"Pamela Found Our Rotation Particularly Exciting; Very Highly Commended Mainly 'Cus She Arouses"
Film details
Objects (e.g. lines, electrodes)
Rotation
Penetration
Expansion
Vessels
Hila
Costophrenic angles
Mediastinum
Cardiothoracic Ratio
Soft tissues and bones
Air (diaphragm, pneumothorax, subcut. emphysema)
Mnemonic:
"Pamela Found Our Rotation Particularly Exciting; Very Highly Commended Mainly 'Cus She Arouses"
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