Respiratory

CHEST X-RAY (CXR)

Topics CXR PA / AP views CXR: ABCDE The Cardio-Thoracic Ratio (CTR)  greater than 1:2 (50%) is considered abnormal. The carina represents the inferior termination of the trachea into the right and left main bronchi. Chilaiditi PTx 3 treatments – Venflon, Seldinger, Surgical Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema NG Tube/Ryles Tube – Position, Indications, Tests Media Normal […]

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DVT & PE

Meanings – DVT/PE Tests – Homan’s, dDimer, CTPA Prophylaxis – TEDS, LMWH Treatment – LMWH etc A common and potentially life-threatening condition that can be seen in vascular surgery is the formation of blood clots in the veins called a deep venous thrombosis or DVT. DVT occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins,

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