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Respiratory acidosis chest x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis which underlying lung pathology. Findings of an x-ray suggestive respiratory acidosis include hyperinflation, diaphragmatic flattening, Infiltrates, Pneumothorax.
Chest X-Ray
Chest X-Ray
- An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis. Findings of an x-ray suggestive respiratory acidosis include:
- Hyperinflation and diaphragmatic flattening
- Elevated diaphragm due to diaphragmatic weakness
- Pneumothorax
- Atelectasis
- Thoracic skeletal deformities
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]