Thorax and Organs
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First line imaging for CP
radiograph
Normal cardiothoracic ratio
heart <1/2 width of chest
Structures shown in PA view
lung, trach, heart, bony thorax
Structures shown in lat view
lung, trach and esophagus, heart and aorta, bony thorax and sternum
Cause of lung field abnormally white
fluid build up
Pathologies that appear abnormally white
PNA, atelectasis, pleural effusion
Cause of abnormally black lung field
air in pleural cavity
Pathologies that appear abnormally black
PNX, COPD
Cause of abnormally wide mediastinum
blood or lymph fluid build up
Pathologies with abnormally wide mediastinum
aortic dissection, mediastinal lymphadenopathy
Pathologies with abnormally shaped heart
CHF, heart valve disease
The trachea is deviated to the ipsilat/ contralat side of atelectasis
ipsilat
