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The Proper Way to Lung Point


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We all know that ultrasound is much better than supine x-ray in the evaluation of a pneumothorax.  The problem is that while the presence of lung sliding helps rule out a pneumothorax, the absence of lung sliding occurs in other pathology besides just pneumothoraces. 

The lung point has been suggested to have a high specificity in the identification of a pneumothorax.  Learn how to do it right with this podcast
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5 Minute SonoBy Jacob Avila