On this Episode i sat down and talked to ED staff specialist Dr Todd Steggles about how to interpret Normal and Abnormal Chest X-rays. Todd talked us through his approach to reading CXR's and gave some helpful tips for all listeners. On the episode we discussed abnormal X-ray findings within four main pathologies, pneumonia, pulmonary odema, pleural effusions and a pneumothorax. Todd also opened up about life as an ED consultant , communication issues and just how he personally copes with the stressors of such a high impact job. Todd also spoke about the importance of a debrief and learning from everyone, not just your superiors. This episode worth a listen for all. 

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Watch the full video here on how to interpret CXR with Dr Todd Steggles 

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All Chest X-RAYS images were taken from radiopedia,  2021. All CXR's are unidentified in a purpose to protect patient safety. 

1. Pneumonia 

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pneumonia 

2. Pulmonary odema

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pulmonary-oedema 

3. pleural effusion

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pleural-effusion 

4. Pneumothorax

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/pneumothorax 

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