Abstract
Article: Lung Ultrasonography: An Emerging Practice
Authors: Melissa Kuchenmeister, RDMS, RVT
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Lung Ultrasonography: An Emerging Practice,” you will be able to:
Understand that the practice of lung ultrasonography (LUS) is complicated, and standardizing it requires knowledge of ultrasound physics and correlation with other imaging modality findings
Identify the techniques for evaluating the lungs with sonography
Describe why sonographers and radiologists have a duty to be educated in the use of LUS
Which modality is the most accurate for imaging the chest? Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging Radiography Sonography
Which condition is sonography more accurate in detecting than radiography? Atelectasis Pneumonia Small pleural effusion Pulmonary embolism
In which portion of the lungs does pathology tend to persist longer? Anterior Lateral Superior Posterior
How should the focal zone be set when evaluating the lung with sonography? Single focal zone at the pleural line Multiple focal zones near the pleural line Single focal zone below the pleural line Multiple focal zones below the pleural line
What is the diagnostic accuracy of LUS most strongly dependent on? Comparison with radiography Practitioner’s skills Transducer frequency Age of ultrasound machine
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