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== Overview == | |||
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An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis which underlying lung patholgy. Findings on an x-ray suggestive respiratory acidosis include Hyperinflation, Diaphragmatic flattening, Infiltrates, Pneumothorax. | |||
== Chest X Ray == | |||
* An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive respiratory acidosis include: | |||
** Hyperinflation and diaphragmatic flattening | |||
** Elevated diaphragm due to diaphragmatic weakness | |||
** Pneumothorax | |||
** Atelectasis | |||
** Thoracic skeletal deformities | |||
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Revision as of 17:09, 23 February 2018
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis which underlying lung patholgy. Findings on an x-ray suggestive respiratory acidosis include Hyperinflation, Diaphragmatic flattening, Infiltrates, Pneumothorax.
Chest X Ray
- An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive respiratory acidosis include:
- Hyperinflation and diaphragmatic flattening
- Elevated diaphragm due to diaphragmatic weakness
- Pneumothorax
- Atelectasis
- Thoracic skeletal deformities
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