Lung ultrasound: Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema is a common cause of acute respiratory distress in critical care environments. Here we explore the common ultrasound findings.
Tag Lung Ultrasound
Lung ultrasound: Lung Point
In the presence of a pneumothorax the visceral and parietal pleural surfaces are separated. The point at which these two surfaces meet is known as the lung point
Lung ultrasound cases
Worked examples of clinical cases for specific pathological conditions and signs from the Ultrasound Lung Modules
Lung ultrasound: Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax, an abnormal collection of gas in the pleural space, separating the parietal pleura of the chest wall from the visceral pleura of the lung.
Lung Ultrasound Report
Lung Ultrasound Report designed as an educational aid aimed at guiding the user through the steps required to perform a lung ultrasound examination.
Lung ultrasound: Pleural effusion
The aims of ultrasound guided assessment of pleural effusion are: Understanding pleural effusion The thoracic cage “unfolded”. The patient is sitting and there is a small pleural effusion on the left (right lung) and a large one on the right…
Lung Ultrasound: Comprehensive Examination
Lung Ultrasound: Comprehensive Examination. Thorough clinical assessment with integration of history, clinical findings and other investigations
don’t jump the gun…
the case. an elderly male is bought to ED following a high-speed motor vehicle accident having driven his car into a tree at ~100 km He is complaining of severe chest pain & trouble breathing.