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Basic Lung Ultrasound
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Time
08:15 PM
Location
World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System
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About this activity
This session will describe the practical aspects of imaging of the lungs and pleural spaces. Two common pathologies in critical care patients are explained and discussed: pleural effusion and pneumothorax. By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe how artifacts are generated during basic lung ultrasound and define the associated terminology Explain how to diagnose a pneumothorax Describe the appearance of a pleural effusion and differentiate it from a pericardial effusion Identify the limitations and pitfalls of thoracic ultrasound