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BC Point of Care Ultrasound

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Pneumothorax

Rapid Summary
Rapid Summary

When to scan:

5 Minute Video

Where to put the probe:

pulmonary 2-min

• Linear (or curvilinear at minimal depth)
• Perpendicular to chest wall
• At highest point where air will rise

pulmonary 5

• Liner (or curvilinear at minimal depth)
• Perpendicular to chest wall
• At highest point where air will rise

pulmonary 2-min
pulmonary 5

Findings

• Lung point delineates edge of pneumothorax

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