SAQ 1075 – Lung ultrasound in suspected pneumothorax

Marked out of 15.00

Review the six linked lung ultrasound images labelled A to F.

Lung ultrasound image A.
Image A
Lung ultrasound image B.
Image B
Lung ultrasound image C.
Image C
Lung ultrasound image D.
Image D
Lung ultrasound image E.
Image E
Lung ultrasound image F.
Image F

Which M-mode image, A or B, demonstrates pneumothorax?

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

Explain why the other image is not consistent with pneumothorax.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Which M-mode IVC image, C or D, is consistent with tension pneumothorax physiology?

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

Explain why the other IVC image is not consistent with tension pneumothorax.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Which image, E or F, is consistent with pleural sliding?

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

Explain why the other image is not consistent with pleural sliding.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 15

Percentage: 0%