In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will walk step-by-step through rib anatomy on a portable AP chest x ray (CXR), so you can quickly recognize posterior vs anterior ribs, assess inspiratory effort, and improve your overall chest x-ray interpretation skills.

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You’ll learn how to:
Spot posterior ribs and anterior ribs on a standard AP chest x ray
Use rib counting to judge film quality and inspiration
Apply rib levels as landmarks when describing lung findings
Avoid common mistakes when reading portable chest x rays in the ER, ICU, and inpatient units

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If you’re looking for a clear, visual guide to how to read a chest x ray, CXR for beginners, and how to count ribs on a chest x-ray, this session is for you.  The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.

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Chapter Table of Contents
00:00 How to Count Ribs on Chest X-Ray
01:00 Why Rib Counting Matters in Chest X-Ray Interpretation
02:15 RIPE Mnemonic: Assessing Inspiration with Ribs
03:46 Portable AP Chest X-Ray Pitfalls
04:33 Posterior vs Anterior Ribs on AP Chest X-Ray
05:15 How to Identify and Count Posterior Ribs
08:50 How to Identify and Count Anterior Ribs
10:40 Key Takeaways: Rib Landmarks and Image Quality

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Speaker:

Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education.

Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes.

About This Channel:

This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC).

Disclaimer:

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.

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