How to Know if a Chest X Ray Film Is Rotated
Determine whether the anterior ribs are at the same distance away from the pedicles on either side., Determine whether the medial heads of the clavicles are at the same distance away from the midline on both sides., Determine the position of the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Determine whether the anterior ribs are at the same distance away from the pedicles on either side.
If so, the film is straight.
If not, it is rotated. -
Step 2: Determine whether the medial heads of the clavicles are at the same distance away from the midline on both sides.
If so, the film is straight.
If not, it is rotated. , If the carina is to the left of the right pedicles, the film is rotated.
If they are at the same position, the film is straight. , If so, the film is rotated, or another abnormality is causing difference in aeration between the lungs.
If not, the film is straight. -
Step 3: Determine the position of the carina to the right pedicles.
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Step 4: Determine whether one lung is blacker than the other.
Detailed Guide
If so, the film is straight.
If not, it is rotated.
If so, the film is straight.
If not, it is rotated. , If the carina is to the left of the right pedicles, the film is rotated.
If they are at the same position, the film is straight. , If so, the film is rotated, or another abnormality is causing difference in aeration between the lungs.
If not, the film is straight.
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