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X-Ray Interpretation

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The chapter will give a basic understanding of how chest X-rays are obtained, the relative risk of radiation exposure, and a systematic approach to begin to understand how to approach diagnostic interpretation of chest X-rays. There will also be real world examples to apply these skills.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Michael Bowen ANP, RN & Tina Sankhla MD

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  1. Michael Bowen ANP, RN
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  1. Owings Mills, MD, USA

    Kathleen A. Gross

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Bowen, M., Sankhla, T. (2020). X-Ray Interpretation. In: Gross, K. (eds) Advanced Practice and Leadership in Radiology Nursing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32679-1_4

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