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XRay Interpretation

Aka: XRay Interpretation

Approach: Check Written Information
1. Patient Name
2. Exam Date and Time
3. Technician Notations (e.g. Expiration film)
Approach: Patient Position
1. Supine
2. Semiupright
3. Erect
Approach: Patient Alignment
1. Rotation
2. Lordosis or kyphosis
Approach: Penetration
1. Over-penetration: Dark films
  1. Consider using "bright-light" to see details
2. Under-penetration: White films
Approach: Systematic Review
1. Prowl the film
  1. View film from different angles and distances
2. Establish strong, even illumination
  1. Turn off surrounding light panels
  2. Dim room lights

Family Practice Notebook

Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

Although access to this page is not restricted, the information found here is intended for use by medical providers.

This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 2/24/2012 and last published on 5/17/2012.

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