🎓 Session 2 Recap: Chest X-Ray Interpretation & Clinical Application
Thank you to everyone who joined Session 2 of the British Radiology Journal Club (BRJC). This week’s presentation, led by Dr. Tayyib Khaliq (FY2, SATH), focused on practical, case-based learning and core interpretation skills for chest X-rays.
Your questions, input, and clinical observations helped shape another engaging and educational session.
🗓️ Event Overview
📍 Topic: Chest X-Ray Interpretation – From Basics to Bedside
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Tayyib Khalliq
🕖 Time: 7 PM BST
🧠 Session Summary
This session went beyond the basics and emphasized a systematic, clinically relevant approach to interpreting chest radiographs.
Topics covered included:
- RIPE & P-VERB: How to assess rotation, inspiration, penetration, exposure, and other key technical factors
- Common views: PA, AP, lateral, and decubitus — when and why they're used
- Radiographic anatomy: Lung zones, hila, mediastinum, cardiac silhouette, diaphragm, gastric bubble
- ABCDEFGH system for reading CXRs: airway, bones, cardiac shadow, diaphragm, effusion, lung fields, gastric bubble, hila/mediastinum
- Cardiothoracic ratio and signs of pathology like heart failure, pericardial effusion, and pulmonary hypertension
- "White" and "black" lungs: Differentiating effusions, consolidations, masses, pneumothorax, and cavities
- Silhouette sign, mediastinal widening, hemithorax shift – interpretation tips and red flags
- Common pitfalls in MDT presentation and interpretation
The session wrapped up with a practical quiz and takeaway message: Use structure, check your quality indicators, and always present clearly.
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