Show Notes
On this Episode i sat down and talked to ED staff specialist Dr Todd Steggles about how to interpret Normal and Abnormal Chest X-rays. Todd talked us through his approach to reading CXR's and gave some helpful tips for all listeners. On the episode we discussed abnormal X-ray findings within four main pathologies, pneumonia, pulmonary odema, pleural effusions and a pneumothorax. Todd also opened up about life as an ED consultant , communication issues and just how he personally copes with the stressors of such a high impact job. Todd also spoke about the importance of a debrief and learning from everyone, not just your superiors. This episode worth a listen for all.
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All Chest X-RAYS images were taken from radiopedia, 2021. All CXR's are unidentified in a purpose to protect patient safety. 1. Pneumonia https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pneumonia 2. Pulmonary odema https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pulmonary-oedema 3. pleural effusion https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pleural-effusion 4. Pneumothorax https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pneumothorax
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