Chest X-Ray Trainer – Lung Abnormalities

Respiratory distress of unknown origin? Suspected tumor? Sudden increase in ventilator pressures in ICU patients?

The tried-and-true CXR Trainer offers quick guidance for identifying causes, as the chapters are organized according to morphological changes in the images (e.g., “mediastinal widening” or “streaky pulmonary opacities”) rather than, as is usually the case, by disease groups. The 7th edition also includes cases for intensive care physicians on the identification and localization of all common foreign bodies, as well as LVADs, TAVIs, and MitraClips, along with the differential diagnosis of COVID-19-induced pulmonary changes over time. The engaging quiz cases are available online as video clips with detailed solutions—ideal for deepening your own knowledge with a detective’s zeal.

Topic: Chest X-Ray Trainer – Lung Abnormalities

DD and quantification of pleural effusions; DD of dyspneia/atelectasis, pneumonia, and tumors; pulmonary emphysema, bullae, pulmonary embolism, (tension) pneumothorax; differential diagnosis of solitary/multiple patchy shadows versus ring shadows and cavities; differential diagnosis of band-like and reticular pulmonary changes; pneumonia versus pulmonary venous congestion; pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, lymphangiosis; self-assessment quiz questions