Reading CTs.....

[BenCarson]

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I'm really having problem reading CTs of the thorax and the abdomen. They all look the same to me. If I memorize like let's say CT at T2 then if the image is taken at T4 then I can't figure out what's what. I'm sure there is an easy way to master this stupid thing but have no idea. If you know an easy method do share please. thanks.

 

[mongrel]

I'm not sure if there is an easy way. I think its just a combination of knowing the anatomy and then looking at a lot (a lot A LOT) of CTs. For what its worth, the cross sections they gave on my test were pretty straight forward (like just know the few examples they give in First Aid and you'll be fine).

 

[BenCarson]

Thanks Mongrel. that reduces my fear