Advanced trauma life support radiographic trauma series: part 2--the chest radiograph.
The chest radiograph is used as a screening test to exclude significant thoracic injuries in cases of major trauma. A systematic approach to reviewing chest radiographs is necessary for accurate interpretation. Radiographic findings should be considered together with clinical assessment.
University College London Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex, London.
Mukai
M
Chimutengwende-Gordon
Wasim S
WS
Khan
Jasmeet
J
Sidhu
Umile G
UG
Longo
Nimalan
N
Maruthainar
D000004:Abbreviations as Topic; D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D056888:Patient Positioning; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013909:Thorax / Q000033:anatomy & histology