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You can count the number of posterior ribs visible above the diaphragms (which takes some practice) to estimate how deep a breath a patient has taken. For a normal deep breath, you should see 10 posterior ribs. You can also get a rough estimate by looking to see if the lungs look longer (top to bottom) than wide. Both measures in our patient (Image A and C) indicate a low level of inspiration, compared to a normal study (Image B and D). |
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CASE 2