Template:Lung ultrasound pneumothorax: Difference between revisions
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*No lung sliding seen (not specific for pneumothorax) | *No lung sliding seen (not specific for pneumothorax) | ||
*May also identify "lung point": distinct point where you no longer see lung sliding (pathognomonic) | *May also identify "lung point": distinct point where you no longer see lung sliding (pathognomonic) | ||
*Absence of lung sliding WITHOUT lung point could represent apnea or right mainstem intubation | |||
*Evaluate other intercostal spaces because pneumothorax may only be seen in least dependent area of thorax | *Evaluate other intercostal spaces because pneumothorax may only be seen in least dependent area of thorax | ||
**NO comet tail artifact | **NO comet tail artifact | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 25 November 2020
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)
- Absence of lung sliding WITHOUT lung point could represent apnea or right mainstem intubation
- Evaluate other intercostal spaces because pneumothorax may only be seen in least dependent area of thorax
- NO comet tail artifact
- Bar Code appearance/"Stratosphere" sign on M-mode (absence of "seashore" waves)
