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Lung ultrasound: B-lines
Movie 3 from “Lung Ultrasound: The Essentials”, illustrating B-lines in a pulmonary oedema context.
Marini et al. · RSNA
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Pleural effusion · radiograph
Dependent opacity with costophrenic blunting and sometimes a meniscus; projection and position modify appearance.
Source and attribution
James Heilman, MD · Radiographie : épanchement pleural gauche · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Effusionhalf.PNG · CC BY-SA 3.0
James Heilman, MD
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Learning objective
Observe and describe the document, then compare your interpretation with the atlas sheet.
Points to observe
- Check upright or supine position, compare both bases and assess a meniscus or dependent opacity.
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