Chest X-Ray AP Bedside (Trauma)
Objective
Rapid chest assessment in the trauma patient: pneumothorax, haemothorax, rib fractures, pulmonary contusion.
Quality criteria
Lung fields included bilaterally.
Costophrenic angles visible if possible.
Mediastinum assessable.
Common errors
Non-standardised SID.
Patient rotation.
Movement.
Superimposition of devices.
Paziente supino o semiseduto nel letto/barella. Detettore posizionato posteriormente. Braccia lungo i fianchi se possibile.…
Full card in the app
Positioning, centring, DR/CR parameters and practical notes
