RCP 223 - Emergent Chest Radio Interpret

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 2

The evaluation of the chest radiograph in the intensive care setting. Students learn to identify structures and fissures as well as the significance of silhouette sign, blunted costophrenic angles, air bronchograms and hyperlucency. The identification of pneumothorax, infiltrates and the correct placement of tubes is required.

Prerequisite: RCP 236