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Pneumothorax Algorithm
The following is a concerted attempt at facilitating identification of patients with a pneumothorax. To learn more about the theory behind the use of POCUS click here. By proceeding you accept the disclaimer of this algorithm .
Start
Start by ruling out a pneumothorax
B lines, Pleural line
You are left with A lines on your scan and a possible pneumothorax
A lines
Do you see the image below?
Lung pulse
Do you see Lung Point?
Lung Point
Pneumothorax ruled in
Possible Pnuemotorax
Rule out Pneumo
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