Comparison of Four views versus Single View for Pneumothorax


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Nov 07 2016 14 mins   1
Ultrasound is great at diagnosing pneumothorax. This is especially important in the trauma patient, where it has become integrated into the extended FAST exam. I think we are all wondering if we can (safely) get away with a quick look in a single space bilaterally to rule out a significant pneumothorax. This study prospectively evaluates this question to determine how well 1 view compares to 4 views in finding a pneumothorax in the trauma patient.