Radiopaedia Helpers

Spacing

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"This view is invariably undertaken for one of two reasons, to assess for a fracture or metastasis. It may also rarely be performed to assess for osteomyelitis or concerns related to median sternotomy wires."

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Number Spacing

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"75 -85 kVp"

Line 36:5 · In a number range, there should not be spaces around the hyphen ('75 -85').

"20 -25 mAs"

Line 37:5 · In a number range, there should not be spaces around the hyphen ('20 -25').

Headings Spacing

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"Image technical evaluation "

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List Punctuation

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"the entire length of the sternum can be seen in profile; the image is exposed enough that it is possible to trace the bony cortex the whole way around."

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So

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"The patient may be in a lot of pain due to the mechanism of the injury (normally blunt force). So be sure to only ask the patient to do what is within their abilities, some may not be able to push their chest out to get the sternum in profile, and in these situations, collimation will be key to avoiding scatter."

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Emphasis

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"patient is erect with the left or right side of the thorax adjacent to the image receptor"

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"orientation portrait"

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Strong

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"centring pointmidway between the jugular notch and the xiphoid process"

Line 18:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: 'centring point'

"collimation"

Line 22:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: 'collimation'

"orientation portrait"

Line 29:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: 'orientation '

"detector size24 cm x 30 cm"

Line 32:1 · Generally, don't use bold in text: 'detector size'

"exposure"

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"SID100 cm"

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"gridyes"

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Acronyms

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"SID100 cm"

Line 41:9 · 'SID' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

Headings Valid

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Expected headings

H1 Indications
H1 Patient position
H1 Technical factors
H1 Image technical evaluation
H1 Practical points
H1 See also

"Indication"

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"Image technical evaluation "

Line 47:1 · "Image technical evaluation " is not a recognised heading for this article type.

Semicolons

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"the entire length of the sternum can be seen in profile; the image is exposed enough that it is possible to trace the bony cortex the whole way around."

Line 50:60 · Use semicolons judiciously.

"It is not uncommon to use an aluminium filter over the anterior portion of the sternum to aid scatter reduction; this is normally the case for larger patients."

Line 54:115 · Use semicolons judiciously.

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