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Approach to Pediatric Chest

Imaging Modalities Radiography Imaging investigation of most thoracic symptoms (whether suggestive of pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, or chest wall origin) almost always begins with chest radiographs. In patients who are clinically stable & capable of following directions, the preferred technique is upright frontal (PA) & lateral views of the chest with full inspiration. However, supine (AP) views will typically be employed in patients who are unstable or…