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Lung Ultrasound

Indications

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Hypotension/Shock

  • Hypoxia

clinical questions

  • Pleural Effusion?

  • Pneumothorax?

  • Pneumonia?

  • Pulmonary Edema?

Documentation

Limited Chest/Thoracic/Pleura Ultrasound performed by "provider"


Indication: Chest pain/Shortness of breath, r/o pneumothorax


Interpretation: No pneumothorax, no pulmonary edema, no pleural effusion


Image archived in the medical record, see IMPAX

Introduction to Lung Point of Care Ultrasound Video

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