Discover Radiology: Chest X-Ray Interpretation 1st Ed 2013 Original pdf

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?

The section is divided into 5 chapters that examine the building blocks necessary for chest x-ray interpretation. The chapters review x-ray image production and the general concepts related to image appearance. With this background information you will then be introduced to the key components of the interpretation process.
Section II

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

The concept of radiological zones is introduced to give you a starting point in the understanding of the radiological anatomy of the chest. The chapters review in detail the radiological anatomy of specific anatomical structures, also provide examples of how the x-ray image can change due to pathology. The final chapter explains how the individual structures come together to form the radiological image.
The focus of this section is on the anatomy of the normal PA and lateral chest x-ray – the radiological anatomy – and the basics of how pathology can alter this normal radiological appearance.
Section III

• Applying the interpretive process

Now that you know what to look for, we’ll help you do so in a systematic way to ensure the accurate identification of pathology. Subsequent chapters show you how to apply this knowledge to more complex chest x-rays. In this section you will learn further interpretive skills such as how to accurately localize pathology and how to use the digital technologies with the interpretive process. Finally, you will learn when it is appropriate to order a chest x-ray.