Ultrasound of Lung and Pleura
Tracking # 20-1298930
Course overview
Educational Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Describe the normal anatomy of the lung and pleura as it relates to image acquisition. 2. Identify the appropriate transducer, handling, and Ultrasound setting for best image acquisition. 3. Identify normal Ultrasound artifacts and what they mean including A-lines, curtain, and lung sliding. 4. Describe the diagnostic exam, specifically the three-zone lung. 5. Describe B-lines and their use as a diagnostic tool. 6. Describe US findings of pleural effusion including the names of the special artifacts.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Bahamas Medical Council
Medical Practitioner
Florida Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine
Physician
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
Michigan Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Medical Doctor
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Physician
New Mexico Medical Board
Medical Doctor
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors
Medical Doctor
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
Texas Medical Board - Physicians
Physician
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Physician
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