Lung EDE

Question 1

False positive ptx

Answer 1

1. not breathing
2. cardiac notch or lung point
3. blebs or pleural adhesions

Question 2

false negative for ptx

Answer 2

1. inadequate positioning (not scanning the most upright or anterior portion)
2. Small or loculated Ptx.

Question 3

when doing a pleural line scan, visualize up to ___ respiratory cycles in __ rib spaces bilaterally

Answer 3

3 resp cycles in 3 rib spaces bilaterally.