title: Detection of pneumothorax with ultrasound.
abstract: Diagnosis of a pneumothorax in the perioperative area can be difficult. Traditional gold-standard modalities may not be available or feasible to institute. Ultrasound guidance allows the anesthesia provider a method of quickly ruling out this potentially life-threatening complication. In this article we detail the use of sonography for fast and accurate diagnosis of pneumothorax. The essential terms relative to the use of ultrasonography to detect pneumothorax are also defined.
authors.affiliation: Twin Oaks Anesthesia Services, Wesley, Chapel, Florida, USA. nerveblocker@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jonathan P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Kline
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dionisio
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: Trey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Early
authors.forename: Joshua
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: Deanna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000758:Anesthesia; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods