{"id":"69a237b1efd4f1d9175045b6","name":"Chest X-Ray 2 Views","slug":"chest-x-ray-2-views","description":"Structured template for posteroanterior and lateral chest radiographs with systematic evaluation of cardiopulmonary and osseous structures.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Chest"},"tags":["chest radiograph","pa and lateral","cardiopulmonary","screening","routine"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Chest X-Ray, 2 Views","aiInstructions":"Use the imaging views specified in the report (e.g., PA and lateral, AP portable, etc.) to create the title."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior studies are mentioned, document the specific prior study date and type. Otherwise, use default text indicating no prior comparison."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Two views of the chest including posteroanterior and lateral projections.","aiInstructions":"Describe the specific radiographic views performed. Include positioning (PA, AP, lateral, etc.) and any technical details mentioned."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Systematic evaluation of thoracic structures is as follows:","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Present findings in a logical anatomical sequence. Use only information explicitly stated in the report.","fields":[{"name":"Lungs and Pleura","defaultText":"The lungs are clear without focal consolidation, pleural effusion, or pneumothorax.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of consolidation, infiltrates, atelectasis, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, or other pulmonary pathology. Report findings for both lungs and bilateral pleural spaces."},{"name":"Cardiomediastinal Silhouette","defaultText":"The cardiomediastinal silhouette is within normal limits.","aiInstructions":"Assess cardiac size, heart border clarity, mediastinal contours, and any abnormal mediastinal widening or masses. Document if silhouette is normal or describe abnormalities."},{"name":"Osseous Structures","defaultText":"No acute osseous abnormality is identified.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate visible ribs, clavicles, scapulae, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae for fractures, deformities, lytic or sclerotic lesions, or other abnormalities. Report only findings explicitly mentioned."},{"name":"Soft Tissues","defaultText":"Soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess chest wall soft tissues for masses, edema, or abnormalities if mentioned in the report. Include only if explicitly documented."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No evidence of acute cardiopulmonary abnormality.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize findings into a concise clinical impression. State the presence or absence of acute pathology. Include any significant findings or recommendations. Use clear, definitive language suitable for clinical communication."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Chest X-Ray 2 Views radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/chest-x-ray-2-views","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/chest-x-ray-2-views","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a237b1efd4f1d9175045b6","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/chest-x-ray-2-views","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:23.448Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}