CXR – Masses, Fluid Collections and more
Masses and Fluid Collections Identifying masses and collections of fluid is key in clinic and so practise this clinical skill using the images below. Example 1 Take a look at the following example. Let us go through how we would systematically analyse this and the...CXR – Lung Collapse
Lung Collapse Lung collapse is an important finding in a chest X-ray. Being able to identify different types of lung collapse is a key clinical skill. Example 1 Take a look at the following example. Let us go through how we would systematically analyse this and the...CXR – Foreign Objects
Foreign Objects Foreign objects are important findings in chest X-rays so it is vital that you can distinguish these objects from normal structures . Example 1 Take a look at the following example. Let us go through how we would systematically analyse this and the...CXR – Consolidation
Consolidation Consolidation is one of the most important findings in a chest X-ray. Lung consolidation occurs when the air that usually fills the small airways in your lungs is replaced with something else. Consolidation occurs through accumulation of inflammatory...Chest X-ray
Chest X-Ray Interpreting a Chest X-Ray is an essential skill for any junior doctor. Therefore, to help you learn this skill, you can use the following acronym DR ABCDE. By using this, you will be able to go through chest X-Rays in a systematic way to ensure you...Full Blood Count
Full Blood Count The full blood count is one of the most important common tests the clinicians use. Whilst there are many variables and values that this includes, as a junior doctor, you will mostly be focussing on 3. Haemoglobin This is the functional molecule of...
