Ultrasound Flashcards
1
Q
probe used to evaluate pneumothorax
A
high frequency linear
2
Q
probe used to evaluate deep to the pleura
A
low frequency curved
3
Q
normal POCUS finding in lungs
A
bat sign
4
Q
Α- lines and lung sliding on POCUS
A
alveolar air
5
Q
Α- lines and no lung sliding on POCUS
A
pleural air/pneumothorax
6
Q
how do Β- lines appear on POCUS
A
hyperechoic vertical lines
7
Q
how many Β-lines is normal
A
2 or less
8
Q
3 or more Β-lines
A
pathologic interstitial syndrome
9
Q
Β-lines + sliding indicates
A
pulmonary edema
10
Q
most common cause of Β-lines
A
pulmonary edema
11
Q
Β-lines and NO sliding
A
ARDS or pneumonia
