Chest X-ray Interpretation Workshop
M&K Update Ltd
Delivery Method: Blended A very practical interactive workshop covering a wide range of diagnostic interpretation skills of the chest radiograph.
COURSE CONTENT
- Review of respiratory anatomy and physiolog
- Principals of Examination of the Chest X-ray
- Reasons for radiography
- Technical Quality
- Exposure or penetration
- Projection
- Orientation
- Rotation
- Degree of inspiration or respiratory cycle
- Inspect 'plastic and metal' (where present) and assess whether correctly placed
- Endotracheal tube
- Nasogastric tube
- Vascular catheters i.e. central venous lines, ECMO cannula, filtration cannula
- Drains -pleural and pericardia!
- Pacemaker leads
- External leads i.e. ECG, temperature
- Inspection of different anatomical parts
- Chest wall - soft tissues and thoracic cage
- Diaphragm
- Mediastinum
- Lung fields
- Appearances in -
- Heat Failure
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pneumothorax
- Cancer
- Clinical case studies workshop
AIMS / OUTCOMES
- Provide theoretical underpinning for a range of commonly encountered radiographs
- To strengthen consultation skills and X-ray interpretation
Dates available on arrangement
M&K Update Ltd can also create this course for you on arrangement at your workplace.
Inhouse training (at your location) for groups, our fees are per course and we stipulate a course maximum capacity (there is no minimum number)
£170.00 (inc VAT)
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