Lung Ultrasound: The Essentials
Thomas J. Marini, Deborah J. Rubens, Yu Zhao, Justin M. Weis, Timothy P. O’Connor, William Novak, Katherine Kaproth-Joslin
Abstract
Although US of the lungs is increasingly used clinically, diagnostic radiologists are not routinely trained in its use and interpretation. Lung US is a highly sensitive and specific modality that aids in the evaluation of the lungs for many different abnormalities, including pneumonia, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, and pneumothorax. This review provides an overview of lung US to equip the diagnostic radiologist with knowledge needed to interpret this increasingly used modality. Supplemental material is available for this article. © RSNA, 2021.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLungLung ultrasoundUltrasoundRadiologyMedical physicsNuclear medicineInternal medicineUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsRadiation Dose and ImagingRadiology practices and education