Template:Lung ultrasound pneumothorax: Difference between revisions

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**NO comet tail artifact
**NO comet tail artifact
**Bar Code appearance on M-mode (absence of "seashore" waves)
**Bar Code appearance on M-mode (absence of "seashore" waves)
[[File:Lung Point Bowra.gif|thumbnail|Lung point<ref>http://www.thepocusatlas.com/pulmonary/</ref>]]
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File:Z-lines and lung sliding.png
File:Z-lines and lung sliding.png

Revision as of 12:53, 20 July 2019

Lung ultrasound of pneumothorax

  • No lung sliding seen (not specific for pneumothorax)
  • May also identify "lung point": distinct point where you no longer see lung sliding (pathognomonic)
  • Evaluate other intercostal spaces because pneumothorax may only be seen in least dependent area of thorax
    • NO comet tail artifact
    • Bar Code appearance on M-mode (absence of "seashore" waves)