Respiratory acidosis chest x ray

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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