Introduction to Pediatric Chest Radiology
In this video, Dr. George Taylor outlines the approach to interpreting pediatric chest x-rays. The features that Dr. Taylor examines include the lung parenchyma and vasculature, airway and mediastinum, heart, and bony abnormalities.

Learning Objectives
Describe age-related developmental differences visible on pediatric chest radiographs and explain how normal anatomical findings can vary across pediatric age groups.
Explain the significance of the thymus on pediatric chest radiographs and distinguish normal age-appropriate thymic appearances from findings that may warrant further evaluation.
Identify the major anatomical structures assessed during pediatric chest radiograph interpretation, including the lung parenchyma, pulmonary vasculature, airway, mediastinum, heart, and bony thorax.
Apply a systematic approach to pediatric chest radiograph review by evaluating each major anatomical component in a consistent and organized sequence.
Evaluate pediatric chest radiographic findings within the context of patient age and developmental stage to differentiate expected normal anatomy from potentially abnormal findings.
Author(s)
George Taylor, MD
Staff Researcher | Boston Children's Hospital John A. Kirkpatrick Professor of Radiology (Emeritus) | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Taylor G, Cronin B, Baiu I, Wolbrink TA, DelSignore L. Introduction to Pediatric Chest Radiography. 1/2015. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3135/introduction-to-pediatric-chest-radiography.
