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Anaesthesia | General ICU Care | The abdominal X-ray

Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
Royal College of Anaesthetists
Provider
eIntegrity

Radiographs of the Adult Abdomen: Normal Abdominal Radiograph
Session overview
Description
This session will look at the normal radiograph of the abdomen. It will focus on identifying anatomy and the normal bowel gas pattern demonstrated on radiographs. Indications for abdominal radiography will be discussed along with guidance on writing a report.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Identify the anatomy of the abdomen on radiographs
  • Appreciate the appearance of normal bowel gas patterns on abdominal radiographs
  • Use a systematic approach to interpreting abdominal radiographs
     

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should complete:

  • Radiographs of the Adult Abdomen: Introduction
  • Radiographs of the Adult Abdomen: Anatomy
     

Radiography of the abdomen is a commonly requested examination (often in conjunction with an erect chest radiograph), and yet in terms of diagnostic effectiveness has a fairly limited value.

Radiography is most useful in the work-up of patients with acute abdominal symptoms, but even in these patients very often the features identified are normal. The majority of the abdomen consists of soft tissue features, which are poorly demonstrated on radiographs when compared to computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound.

In looking at the normal radiograph of the abdomen, this session will focus on identifying relevant anatomy and the normal bowel gas pattern. Indications for abdominal radiography will be discussed along with guidance on writing a report.


PRM123
Type
Delivery
Title
Anaesthesia | General ICU Care | The abdominal X-ray
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Critical care ( ICU Cardiothoracic | High Dependency | Surgery )
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
Anaesthesia (e-LA) (eIntegrity), General ICU Care, 03_09_06 The abdominal X-ray
Price:
$19.00
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