Chest X-ray in the apex position helps to detect lesions in the apex of the lung

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Dinh Hung - Radiologist - Department of Diagnostic Imaging - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Apical chest x-ray is a basic non-invasive imaging technique that can help detect lesions in the apex of the lung and thereby the doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for the patient. patient.

1. What is a chest X-ray?


Lung X-ray technique using a special room X-ray machine with a movable X-ray tube attached to a large metal rod, the patient will be instructed by the technician to stand in front of a film containing plate X-rays or a special receiver can take pictures of the heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels, and lymph nodes.
When taking a chest X-ray, the X-ray machine will beam X-rays through the patient's chest and produce specific images, when the X-rays penetrate the soft tissues, body fluids meet the film and will produce a picture of the lungs, The heart, blood vessels, and structures of the chest wall such as the ribs... Based on these images, the doctor can check and determine a number of things such as:
There is fluid or air inside the person's pleural cavity. disease or space around the lung Determine if the patient has conditions such as pneumonia, atelectasis, lung cancer... Determine if the ribs are broken or damaged.

Chụp X quang phổi giúp chẩn đoán bệnh lý ở phổi
Chụp X quang phổi giúp chẩn đoán bệnh lý ở phổi

2. Purpose of chest x-ray


Lung X-ray technique is the most commonly used diagnostic imaging technique in clinical practice for the purpose of assessing and monitoring the condition of the lungs. Chest X-ray will help doctors quickly detect lung abnormalities, as well as monitor the recovery of the lungs if they are undergoing treatment. Although the technique of chest X-ray is not harmful to health, X-rays are very toxic, therefore, patients are only allowed to have chest X-rays when they ensure safe technical and equipment conditions. , studio.

Trắc nghiệm: Làm thế nào để có một lá phổi khỏe mạnh?

Để nhận biết phổi của bạn có thật sự khỏe mạnh hay không và làm cách nào để có một lá phổi khỏe mạnh, bạn có thể thực hiện bài trắc nghiệm sau đây.

3. Indications and contraindications to chest X-ray with apex flexion


Indications: Investigation of lesions in the middle lobe and apex of the lung
Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications, relative contraindications for pregnant women.

Phụ nữ đang có thai không nên chụp X-quang
Phụ nữ đang có thai không nên chụp X-quang

4. Pulmonary X-ray procedure with the apex of the lung


Step 1: The technician prepares supplies, the patient removes the necklace, hairpin if any, takes off the top half of the body and pulls the hair up to the top of the head if the hair is long. Step 2: The patient stands upright, back against the cassette, chest up. The central X-ray is inclined < 30 degrees to the mid-mandibular-body of the sternum. The degree of obliquity depends on the patient's degree of inclination. The patient must inhale deeply (increase the lung volume examined), hold the breath. If taking the post-anterior position, the patient holds the chest against the cassette, the central X-ray is tilted from back to front, down 30 degrees to the C7 spine. Step 3: Finish chest X-ray, wait for results. The technique of chest X-ray with the apex of the lung is a technique without complications, however, the patient may make some errors that cause the results to be erroneous and must be re-scanned such as: Do not keep still during the scan. Therefore, the image of the two apex of the lung is not clearly revealed.

5. What should be noted when taking X-ray of the lungs?

Lung X-ray technique is a non-invasive technique so it does not cause pain, to ensure the most accurate results, patients should note:
When going for the scan, you should bring along the medical records, test sheets, previous X-ray results (if any). Should wear hospital clothes and strictly follow the instructions of doctors and technicians. If the patient is female and pregnant, the doctor should be informed to avoid X-rays affecting the fetus. Remove items that may affect the chest X-ray film at a qualified medical facility that meets medical examination and treatment safety standards to ensure the health of you and your loved ones. Lung cancer screening is the most effective measure for you to detect and promptly treat lung cancer, protecting your health and life.

Khám sức khỏe với gói khám tầm soát ung thư phổi giúp bạn phát hiện sớm bệnh lý
Khám sức khỏe với gói khám tầm soát ung thư phổi giúp bạn phát hiện sớm bệnh lý
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