Case from Ultrasound of the Week: UOTW#62
This patient is a 56 year old male smoker who presents with sudden onset of left sided chest pain and shortness of breath.
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Things are not always what they appear to be!
What to Know
This patient is a 56 year old male smoker who presents with sudden onset of left sided chest pain and shortness of breath.
Click here for case and explanation
Things are not always what they appear to be!
What to Know
- List indications, contraindications, and limitations of Thoracic CUS.
- Identify clinically relevant sonographic anatomy.
- Preform the CUS protocols required.
- Recognize the relevant findings and pitfalls of pneumothorax, alveolar interstitial syndromes, pleural effusions.
Chapter 4: Lung
US Podcasts
ACEP US Section Resources
SAEM Academy of EUS Resource
Key Articles
- Consensus. ACEP Emergency ultrasound guidelines. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53(4):550–570.
- Lichtenstein DA, Mezière GA. Relevance of lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute respiratory failure: the BLUE protocol. Chest. 2008;134(1):117–125.
- Martindale JL, Noble VE, Liteplo A. Diagnosing pulmonary edema: lung ultrasound versus chest radiography. Eur J Emerg Med. 2012;(Im):1–5.
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