Equine Thorax

Question 1

what are the indications for thoracic ultrasound?

Answer 1

clinical signs consistent with lower respiratory infection
fever of unknown origin
weight loss
exercise intolerance/poor performance

Question 2

where should you clip for a thoracic ultrasound?

Answer 2

entire lung field
back to last intercostal space

Question 3

what should you scan during an ultrasound of the thorax?

Answer 3

each intercostal space down to ventral lung margin

Question 4

what can you see if you are scanning a chest with normal lung?

Answer 4

only pleural surface

Question 5

what do comet tails indicate?

Answer 5

irregularities of pleural surface

Question 6

what is the most common thoracic abnormality?

Answer 6

comet tails

Question 7

what does consolidated lung represent?

Answer 7

nonaerated lung
fluid or cellular infiltrate in parenchyma

Question 8

what is usually associated with severe pleural effusion?

Answer 8

neoplasia
trauma
not so much infection

Question 9

what is atelectasis caused by?

Answer 9

deflated alveoli