Chest XRays: How to Read Like a Pro

In this session of This is Why, Dr. Busti teaches a reproducible, step-by-step approach to chest Xray (CXR) interpretation like a pro using two complementary mnemonics:
RIPE (Rotation, Inspiration, Penetration/Projection, Exposure/Artifacts) to verify chest Xray image quality
A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I to read findings in a consistent order.

Viewers learn to spot essential landmarks (trachea, aortic knob, cardiac silhouette, lobes/fissures of the lungs, diaphragms, costophrenic angles), recognize when AP vs PA matters (e.g., cardiothoracic ratio; CTR), and avoid common pitfalls that lead to misses on the CXR. A live, real-time read ties the method together so the approach can be used on rounds, in clinic, or at the bedside.

Chest X-Ray Interpretation: What you’ll learn
Quality first: use RIPE to confirm a chest x-ray is worth interpreting
A structured read of the chest x-ray with A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I
How projection changes appearance (AP vs PA vs lateral CXR)
Reliable checks for effusions, pneumothorax, edema, and device/artifact confounders
How to synthesize a clear impression that clinicians can act on

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Chapters:
00:00 Reading a Chest Xray like a pro: Why a systematic approach
02:39 Pre-checks (ID, date, comparison chest xrays)
05:03 Method overview (RIPE + A→I Mnemonics)
06:24 RIPE: Chest Xray Image quality (Rotation, Inspiration, Penetration/Projection, Exposure)
18:26 A→I structured read (bones → hila or hilum)
33:50 Live demo: full read & forming the impression
34:52 Key takeaways & how to practice the workflow
37:35 Common pitfalls & limits of a Chest Xray (AP view and CTR, artifacts)
38:55 Resources (free downloads) + disclaimer & outro

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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.