Lung Metastases, “Cannonball Lesions” – CXR Differentiate malignant metastases to the lung from primary lung malignancy. (5 min)
Hilar Mass – Primary Lung Cancer Identify key characteristics that differentiate a hilar mass due to primary lung cancer from other causes.
Excipient Lung Disease (Basilar Emphysema) – CXR Differentiate basilar from apical emphysema to demonstrate the pathophysiologic difference from hematogenous versus inhaled lung toxicity.
Amiodarone-Induced ILD Identify reticular opacities on a CXR due to amiodarone-induced interstitial lung disease.
Hilar Lymphadenopathy Differentiate between bulky lymphadenopathy and enlarged pulmonary arteries in a CXR with enlarged hila.
Atelectasis – Left Lobar Collapse Identify mediastinal shift toward a lung opacification to diagnose atelectasis from lobar collapse.
Hyperkalemia Identify key characteristics suggestive of hyperkalemia and determine the appropriate initial steps in management.
Junctional Bradycardia Identify a narrow QRS that is not preceded by a P wave that is characteristic of a junctional rhythm.
Sinus Bradycardia Identify the P before every QRS and QRS after every P to confirm sinus rhythm with a bradycardic rate.
Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) Identify the rSR' morphology characteristic of a right bundle branch block (RBBB).
