5 results
A-Lines vs B-Lines on Lung POCUS
A-Lines:
 • Predominately horizontal lines
 • A-lines are repeated horizontal &
COPD and also a pneumothorax ... from the pleura ... @MCW_EM_US #ALines ... #BLines #Lung # ... POCUS #pulmonary
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Ultrasound Findings Pneumothorax ... - Bilateral A-lines ... (parietal pleura ... - Unilateral B-lines ... due to thickened pleura
Pneumothorax on Lung POCUS

A young male presents with acute onset right sided chest pain and shortness
Alines appear when ... line (nl lung, ... Zlines when parietal ... #Pneumothorax #Lung ... clinical #Labeled #Pulmonary
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Outline ALL bones ... Check apices for ... pneumothorax, tumour ... cervical rib Check lung ... radiology #diagnosis #pulmonary
Surgical Chest Tube for Unstable Pneumothorax or Hemothorax
PREPARE
 • Landmark: Anterior Axillary Line, 4th or 5th
Tube for Unstable Pneumothorax ... Anterior Axillary Line ... Sterile gloves & drapes ... Puncture into pleural ... chesttube #placement #checklist