Competency information
Details
Use a systematic approach to identify the features of a normal chest X-ray and identify some common abnormalities seen in critically ill patients.
Considerations
- Systematic method to interpret a chest X-ray.
- Identification of lung collapse/pneumothorax, acute lung injury (ALI), infection/consolidation, lung disease/pleural effusion, fibrotic disorders.
- Use of X-ray for line/tube placement confirmation.
- Identify collapse/pneumothorax, infection/consolidation, lung disease/pleural effusion.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Identify the normal features of a chest X-ray and some common abnormalities seen in critically ill patients. |