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Chapter 1
The basics of CT
How and what you order changes the interpretation of a chest CT. Here, we explore the non-imaging elements of CTs, which will determine whether your clinical questions get answered.
11 Lessons
38:17 min
The basics of CT intro
0:28 min
Understanding CT basics
2:34 min
Mastering windows and levels
5:16 min
Using other basic CT parameters
4:18 min
Choosing the right CT for the job
5:59 min
Knowing when to use intravenous contrast
3:22 min
Navigating the risk of contrast reactions
3:54 min
Navigating the risk of nephrotoxicity
4:04 min
Navigating the risk of radiation
4:16 min
Assessing the quality of the CT exam
4:06 min
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Chapter 2
A systematic approach to reviewing a CT
A chest CT has a huge amount of data that can be overwhelming. This chapter will teach you an organized algorithmic approach that will help make the review of a CT second nature.
9 Lessons
24:39 min
A systematic approach to reviewing a CT intro
0:27 min
Reading a CT systematically
3:08 min
Evaluating the mediastinum and chest wall
2:57 min
Evaluating the cardiovascular system
4:35 min
Evaluating the abdomen
3:02 min
Evaluating the lungs
2:32 min
Evaluating the bones of the chest
3:14 min
Evaluating lines, tubes, and devices
4:44 min
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Chapter 3
Detailed evaluation of the lung
Lines, dots, fuzzy white stuff—lung CT findings can seem like abstract art. Here, you’ll learn an algorithm of four elements that will clarify patterns and make diagnosis simple.
7 Lessons
19:07 min
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Chapter 4
The pleura, pleural effusions, and pleural masses
The pleural space is a very active location. This chapter describes how to recognize the various fluid collections, air collections, and masses that can arise there.
5 Lessons
10:36 min
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Chapter 5
Analyzing common diseases
This chapter applies chest CT findings to seven common diseases and teaches you to recognize important findings that will help guide your clinical management.
11 Lessons
40:06 min
Analyzing common diseases intro
0:24 min
Managing larger lung nodules
4:46 min
Managing smaller lung nodules
3:50 min
Lung nodules—putting it all together
6:23 min
Differentiating lung infections
4:06 min
Seeing what's important in COPD
3:51 min
Using chest CT with ARDS patients
4:24 min
Evaluating pulmonary edema
4:02 min
Evaluating suspected pulmonary emboli with CT
3:47 min
Recognizing key CT findings in chronic interstitial lung disease
4:33 min
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Chapter 6
Evaluating lung cancer
This chapter will show you how to recognize primary and metastatic disease in the chest, and how to evaluate the most common complications of cancer therapy.
4 Lessons
10:11 min
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Chapter 7
Chest CT in the COVID-19 pandemic
Chest CT can provide a unique view into the pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 disease. This chapter discusses where it's helpful, where it's not, and what to look for on CT.
5 Lessons
12:45 min
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