Sternal fracture on POCUS.
It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of max tenderness. Look for disruption of bony cortex, +/- hematoma. Sens/spec as high as 100%, much higher than CXR & can diagnose (+ r/o ptx) in seconds! Xray read as normal.
Dr. Lauren McCafferty @lmccaff120
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