Shades of Grey: How to Interpret Pediatric Chest X-Rays

Shades of Grey: How to Interpret Pediatric Chest X-Rays is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Released/Updated: Nov 26, 2022
Expires: Nov 26, 2024

Topics: Gastrointestinal, Pulmonary

Activity Summary:
Radiographs play an integral role in patient diagnosis and management in the pediatric critical care setting. The nurse can learn to recognize radiographic patterns and distinguish normal versus abnormal presentations at this high-level session. The aim is to provide a foundation for interpreting radiographs. An interactive review of images helps identify the placement of tubes, catheters, and wires that are commonly seen in acute care settings.

Objectives:

• 1: Describe a systematic approach to interpreting pediatric radiographs.
• 2: Identify normal and abnormal findings on pediatric chest radiographs
• 3: Identify the correct and incorrect placement of tubes, catheters and lines commonly seen in critically ill children.

1.3 Contact Hours