This forms part of the Radiology Teaching Series
Speaker: Dr Oluwadamilola Ojo, SHO in Respiratory Medicine, Luton and Dunstable Hospital, England.
Join us for an informative session on the Basics of Chest X-ray, a crucial topic in our Radiology Teaching Series. This course will be led by Dr. Oluwadamilola Ojo, SHO in Respiratory Medicine at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, England. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of chest radiology, improving patient diagnosis and care. Don't miss out on this invaluable learning opportunity!
Understanding Basic Principles: At the end of the session, participants should be able to understand the basic principles of X-ray imaging, especially in relation to chest radiology.
Chest Anatomy in X-Ray: Participants will be able to identify and explain the various aspects of chest anatomy as they appear on X-ray imaging, including bones, lungs, and heart.
Recognizing Pathologies: Participants should be able to identify common chest pathologies in a chest X-ray, such as lung nodules, pneumonia, pneumothorax, COPD and heart enlargement.
Interpretation Skill Development: By the end of the session, the audience should have developed the skills necessary to independently interpret a chest x-ray, including assessment, recognition of abnormal findings, and an understanding of when further imaging or tests are needed.