Lung Ultrasound

Question 1

List 6 causes of decreased lung sliding?

Answer 1

Severe consolidation
Diaphragmatic hernia
Mass occupying lesion
Asthma
Any pleural space disease
Fibrous adhering
Death

Question 2

What is the line called that is an incomplete B-line?

Answer 2

I

Question 3

What is an E-line?

Answer 3

Obstruction of sound waves from air obstruction, such as from subcutaneous space disease (ie subcutaneous emphysema)

Question 4

In an instance where there is a lung pulse and a poor or absent glide sign on one side of the patient, but appears normal on the other side, what might be the cause?

Answer 4

Unilateral endotracheal tube ventilation