Lung Ultrasound
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Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition
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2023
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) of the lungs provides quick answers in rapidly changing clinical scenarios. We present an efficient and informative protocol for image acquisition for use in acute care settings.
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Detection of Lung Tumor Progression in Mice by Ultrasound Imaging
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2020
This protocol describes the steps taken to induce KRAS lung tumors in mice as well as the quantification of formed tumors by ultrasound imaging. Small tumors are visualized in early timepoints as B-lines. At later timepoints, relative tumor volume measurements are achieved by the measurement tool in the ultrasound software.
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Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Diaphragm Function
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2014
Diagnostic ultrasound imaging has proven to be effective in diagnosing various respiratory diseases in human and animal subjects. We demonstrate a comprehensive ultrasound protocol utilized by Dr. Zuo's lab to analyze diaphragm kinetics specifically in mouse models. This is also a non-invasive research technique which can provide quantitative information on mouse respiratory muscle function.
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Murine Echocardiography and Ultrasound Imaging
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2010
This video demonstrates use of a rail-mounted high-frequency ultrasound probe to perform echocardiography on an anesthetized mouse. The methods describe both conventional two-dimensional and M-mode measurements of cardiac function in addition to newer, more powerful tools such as color Doppler, strain analysis, as well as general and targeted contrast imaging.
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
FAQs
Pleural sliding and A-lines are interpreted as pattern-based clues to aeration at the lung surface. Sliding reflects motion at the pleural interface, while A-lines are characteristic patterns produced by sound-wave interactions at that interface. Together, these findings can support recognition of normally aerated lung during a bedside assessment rather than relying on a single isolated signal.
B-lines provide a different pattern from A-lines and are useful when the examination is looking for altered aeration associated with interstitial fluid. Their presence contributes to clinical interpretation alongside the patient’s problem and other observed structures. This makes the finding relevant in suspected pulmonary edema and when assessing changes during ongoing care.
Because the technique uses sound waves rather than ionizing radiation, clinicians can repeat examinations when the clinical situation changes. Portability also allows assessment at the bedside, where rapid findings may be available during emergency or critical care. These characteristics support repeated respiratory evaluation without adding radiation exposure to the imaging process.
Lung ultrasound is especially useful when a clinician needs rapid information about dyspnea or respiratory failure at the bedside. The examination can help evaluate patterns associated with pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, and pleural disease while avoiding ionizing radiation. Its immediate, portable format supports decision-making in situations where respiratory status may change quickly.
Assessment focuses on the pleura, lung surface, and nearby structures, then relates observed patterns to the suspected clinical problem. Pleural sliding and A-lines can support assessment of aeration, whereas B-lines may point toward interstitial fluid. Changes involving fluid near the pleural region can also contribute to recognizing pleural effusion during respiratory evaluation.
Beyond initial diagnosis, clinicians can use the technique for procedural guidance and to monitor treatment response. Real-time imaging allows findings to be checked repeatedly as care proceeds rather than obtaining only a single assessment. This is particularly relevant in emergency and critical care, where portability and repeatability help follow evolving respiratory or pleural conditions.