[Thoracic ultrasound: Ready for prime time]

MMW Fortschr Med. 2024 Oct;166(18):50-55. doi: 10.1007/s15006-024-4338-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) is a key method for assessing pleural and lung abnormalities. TUS is vital for diagnosing conditions such as pulmonary edema, pleural effusions, and pneumothorax, offering a non-invasive, rapid bedside diagnostic tool. Despite its benefits, TUS is underused due to insufficient training in clinical practice. Enhancing education and practice in TUS could improve its application in clinical settings.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Effusion* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Edema / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography*