CHEST X-RAY Interpretation. Discover Radiology.

“DISCOVERY RADIOLOGY:: CHEST X-RAY INTERPRETATION” is the first in a series of radiology textbooks concentrating on the teaching of x-ray interpretation through a focus on anatomy, radiological anatomy, concepts of pathology, differential diagnosis and important concepts and competencies. Use this book to systematically develop foundational skills in chest x-ray interpretation, as well as a reference tool with job aides to continue to improve your knowledge and skills in the clinical setting. This book is your ‘one-stop-shop’ to learn, master, and achieve chest x-ray interpretative success.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
This book is written to allow maximum flexibility during the learning experience. It is recommended that first time around the learner experiences the book systematically from beginning to end. This is because each chapter builds on the previous and each section enhances the next. The chapters form building blocks each playing an important role in the understanding of the interpretive process.

The breakdown of the Sections in the book is as follows::

SECTION I
What is a chest x-ray?
What is the chest x-ray image?
What is the interpretive process?

SECTION II
Radiological anatomy
How does pathology show on an x-ray?

SECTION III
Applying the interpretive process

How To
Step by step guides, with annotated x-rays, to illustrate key skills needed to confidently interpret chest x-rays.
Visual Search
Numbered visual guides to illustrate the sequential checks that should be performed in a visual search of a given anatomical structure or radiological zone on a chest x-ray.
Radiological Checklist
Illustrated lists of items that should be evaluated for a given anatomical structure or radiological zone, in the process of interpreting a chest x-ray.
Additional Information
Information that the authors deem relevant for a deeper understanding of the content, but that is not critical for your understanding of chest x-ray interpretation.
Frequency Of Visualization
Statistics of the frequency that important structures can be identified on x-rays.
Important Point
Information that the authors deem to be extremely important to note about chest x-ray interpretation.
Radiological Anatomy
Descriptions of various anatomical structures as they would appear on PA and lateral chest x-rays. This infomation is further highlighted by its presentation on black pages.