CXR Interpretation

1. CXR Interpretation Sherry L. Knowles, RN, CCRN, CRNI In CCU

3. Basic Rules Make sure you have the right patient Look for symmetry Have a system Look for the marker (R/L) Check Exposure Check for inspiration (need 8-9 ribs) Check for Rotation Search the pattern

8. Normal Thoracic Anatomy

9. Normal CXR

10. Normal CXR

16. Right Upper Lobe Pneumonia

17. Right Middle Lobe Pneumonia

18. Left Lower Lobe Pneumonia

19. Enlarged Heart

20. Pulmonary Edema

21. CHF

22. CHF

23. CHF

24. Pleural Effusion

25. Pneumothorax

26. Pneumothorax

27. Pneumothorax

28. Spontaneous Pneumothorax

29. Dissecting Aneurysm

30. ARDS

31. Honeycombing

32. Honeycombing

33. Honeycombing

34. Pulmonary Fibrosis

35. Subcutaneous Air

36. Tuberculosis

37. Lung Cancer

38. PA Catheter

39. Lines & Tubes on CXR