12/8/2022 0 Comments Normal chest xray![]() Hila – the left hilum is slightly higher than the right hilum.Air bronchcograms are usually most visible around the Hila – in the larger bronchioles. Is almost always pathological, and is caused by a sharp contrast in the air in the bronchi, surrounded by fluid (and / or pus) in the surrounding alveoli. Air bronchogram – a term that describes visible black circles created by bronchi as they are viewed ‘end on’.Vascular markings – are they visible in the whole lung field? If not – suspect pneumothorax.“Loss of the heart border” – if the heart border is indistinguishable from the lung field – this is also an indication of consolidation. Consolidation – usually a sign of pneumonia – patchy ‘opacity’ (white bits) often but not always confined to one lobe. #NORMAL CHEST XRAY SKIN#E – Extrathoracic – air under the diaphragm, shoulder joints, air under the skin (surgical emphysema). ![]()
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