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1
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Radiopaque

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describes density
prevents X-rays from passing through freely
Higher atomic numbers
white shadow

2
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radiolucent

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density
X-rays pass freely
small atomic numbers
dark shadow

3
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mandibular series

A

PA view
lateral
towns
bilateral oblique

4
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Panorex

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one plane

5
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PA view (posterior anterior)

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entire mandible
symphysis is obscured by spine
condyles are superimposed against mastoid or occ. bones
BEAM SHOOTS POSTERIOR TO ANTERIOR

6
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away from the film

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less white

7
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toward the film

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more white

8
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Towns view

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bone overlap is common

used to evaluate condyles

9
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Oblique views

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mandibular groove best seen

10
Q

waters view

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occipitomental view

11
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basal view

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submentovertex view

12
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considerations: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

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1st: evaluate the adequacy if the films
2nd: trace all cortical margins and evaluate for discrepancy
3rd: if one fracture is present, look for more!
“ring bone rule”

13
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if the condyles are injured or broken then what else could be?

A

symphysis

14
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if the angle of the mandible is broken or injured then what else could be broken ?

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contralateral body or condyle

15
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Facial series

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caldwell view - chin down
waters view - chin up
submental vertex (basal) - through sub mental area
lateral view - lateral

16
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lines of dolan

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if they are misaligned then it indicate a fracture
1 = base of orbit
2 = lateral part of orbit
3 = superior part of maxillary

17
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what is the best view for imaging the nasal bones?

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lateral

18
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Direct signs of facial fracture

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nonanatomic linear lucency’s
cortical defect
bone fragments overlapping - more white
asymmetry of face

19
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Indirect signs of facial fracture

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soft tissue swelling
periorbital or intracranial air
fluid in a sinus - fracture of orbit bone

20
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whats the most common fracture of the face?

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nasal bone

21
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Computed Tomography

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uses a computer to reconstruct cross-sectional imaging

22
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CT - IV contrast

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enhances the density differences between lesions and surrounding parenchyma (tumor in the lung use contrast and abscess in throat)
Vascular anatomy

23
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CT - Oral/Rectal contrast

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given to opacify bowel
LOOKING FOR A PIECE OF SHITTT!
stones will light up on their own w/o contrast so using contrast could hide them

24
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Ct is good for what parts of the afce?

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sinuses and soft tissue

25
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Xray sinus

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waters view

26
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Indications for CT of sinuses

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persistent sinusitis
recurrent sinusitis
intraorbital or intracranial spread of infection

27
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Indications for CT of facial bones and mandible

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complex facial fractures
trauma
benign films

28
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why is a CT the gold standard over an Xray for the face?

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Xray miss a lot of facial fractures because of overlapping

29
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Le Fort I

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floating palate

30
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Le Fort II

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pyramidal

31
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Le Fort III

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craniofacial dysfunction

32
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CT orbit is best seen when using?

A

CT (coronal view)

WithOUT contrast

33
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Retropharyngeal abscess location?

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anterior to C3, >3mm (increased in crying children)

34
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Epiglottitis best seen with what view?

A

soft tissue lateral
(88-100% sensitive)
(96% specific)

35
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what is it called when the epiglottis looks swollen and enlarged?

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thumb print sign

aryepiglottic folds are thickened and Vallecula is thickened

36
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Croup virus?

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RSV

37
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Croup will show what on the Xray?

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distended hypo pharynx and laryngeal vesicle
HAZINESS OR NARROWING OF SUBGLOTTIC SPACE
NARROWING TRACHEA = STEEPLE SIGN
(93& sensitive)
(92% specific)

38
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Narrowing of the airway (subglottic larynx)

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Steeple Sign

39
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Indications for CT of soft tissue neck

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W/ contrast: mass, swelling, adenopathy
W/O contrast: no helpful
W/ & W/O contrast: salivary stones / ducts

40
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what is the pre test for CT

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creatinine if contrast is to be used cause the kidney does not like the contrast dye and can cause renal failure

41
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Peritonsilar abscess (seen with CT of the neck)

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W/ contrast - pus that lies between the tonsillar capsule and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
(75% specific)
(100% sensitive)
rim enhancing fluid collection within an enlarged and inflamed tonsil

42
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what is the gold standard for visualizing a retropharyngeal abscess?

A

CT, W/ contrast
(90% sensitive)
fat planes obliterated
enhanced by ring