Radiology Interpretation: Chest and Abdomen

Radiology Interpretation: Chest and Abdomen is organized by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).

Expiration Date: December 31st, 2025

Description:
Radiographic interpretation continues to be very difficult for providers especially those who are new or changing roles. This course will give you a strong introduction to the understanding and reading of chest X-rays including an abdomen series. Multiple digital x-rays will be used to demonstrate normal vs. abnormal variants. This discussion will be using primarily adult-based radiographs.   

Learning Objectives:
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Identify normal from abnormal CXR including pneumonia, pneumothorax, rib fractures, CHF, Thoracic compression fractures.
• Identify key landmarks on a chest radiograph including heart, lungs, osseous structures, diaphragm, mediastinum, and pulmonary vasculature.
• Identify urgent from non-urgent abdomen x-rays and the difference between free air and stomach gas, ID difference between SBO and ileus.