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How to Easily Identify & Count Ribs on a Chest X-Ray


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In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will walk step-by-step through rib anatomy on a portable AP chest x ray, so you can quickly recognize posterior vs anterior ribs, assess inspiratory effort, and improve your overall chest x ray interpretation skills.

You’ll learn how to:
Spot posterior ribs and anterior ribs on a standard AP chest x ray
Use rib counting to judge film quality and inspiration
Apply rib levels as landmarks when describing lung findings
Avoid common mistakes when reading portable chest x rays in the ER, ICU, and inpatient units

If you’re looking for a clear, visual guide to how to read a chest x ray, chest x ray for beginners, and how to count ribs on a chest x ray, this session is for you.  The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.

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Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

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This Is Why with Dr. BustiBy Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FNLA, FAHA