Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐ | Episode 1: The Law of Burps and Farts (Free Air Detection)
Looking at abdominal X-rays doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this first episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology, Dr. Matthew Hartman introduces a simple, memorable approach to identifying free intraperitoneal air using the “Law of Burps and Farts.”
You’ll learn:
- ✅ A systematic approach to every abdominal radiograph using Stones, Bones, Mass, and Gas
- ✅ How patient positioning changes the appearance of free air
- ✅ The “Law of Burps and Farts”—an easy way to remember where air should (and shouldn’t) be
- ✅ How to recognize Rigler’s sign and other classic clues to pneumoperitoneum
- ✅ Real cases that help you avoid missing a surgical emergency
Whether you’re a medical student, resident, emergency physician, or anyone learning radiology, this episode provides practical tools you can apply immediately on your next abdominal X-ray.
📚 Don’t Miss That Radiology is a podcast dedicated to helping learners recognize critical imaging findings through memorable teaching pearls and real-world cases.
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What is Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐?
Learning radiology doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Don’t Miss That Radiology delivers high-yield imaging pearls, classic radiology signs, board-style questions, and real-world cases in short, easy-to-understand episodes. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, PA, NP, or healthcare professional, you’ll learn practical imaging concepts you can apply immediately. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Hartman, radiologist, educator, and creator of Radiology 101, this podcast focuses on the findings you don’t want to miss.