{"id":"69a237b6efd4f1d9175045c1","name":"Rib Radiographs Template","slug":"rib-radiographs-template","description":"Structured template for bilateral rib X-ray imaging, including AP and oblique views for fracture assessment and pneumothorax evaluation.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Chest"},"tags":["rib fracture","pneumothorax","trauma","chest radiograph","orthopedic"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Bilateral Ribs","aiInstructions":"Use the clinical indication or exam type provided. Default to 'Bilateral Ribs' if not specified."},"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":"Document comparison studies if mentioned. If comparison section is blank or states 'None', use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Single AP view and 2 oblique views of the right and left ribs.","aiInstructions":"Extract the specific radiographic projections and views performed. Include positioning and anatomical coverage described in the technique section."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Assessment of bilateral rib structures and pleural spaces.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Present each finding clearly and specifically. Use only information explicitly stated in the report.","fields":[{"name":"Right Ribs","defaultText":"No acute fracture identified in the right rib cage.","aiInstructions":"Document any fractures, callus formation, healing fractures, or deformities of the right rib cage. If no abnormality is noted, use default text."},{"name":"Left Ribs","defaultText":"No acute fracture identified in the left rib cage.","aiInstructions":"Document any fractures, callus formation, healing fractures, or deformities of the left rib cage. If no abnormality is noted, use default text."},{"name":"Pleural Spaces","defaultText":"No pneumothorax identified.","aiInstructions":"Assess for pneumothorax, hemothorax, or other pleural abnormalities. Document size and laterality if present. Use default text if no pleural pathology is noted."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No evidence of right or left rib fracture.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise impression. Include primary findings regarding rib fractures and pneumothorax status. Use only information documented in the findings section."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Rib Radiographs Template 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/rib-radiographs-template","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/rib-radiographs-template","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a237b6efd4f1d9175045c1","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/rib-radiographs-template","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:23.673Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}