June 2020, Video 3: Speed of Sound: Ultrasound a Potential Tool for Detecting COVID-19

Christine Butts, MD, writes that many diagnostic tools EPs typically rely on are not practical due to the risk of contamination and the high volume of patients. Instead, turn to ultrasound, which can help diagnose lung and heart findings. This video shows a high-frequency image of a subpleural consolidation. Note the interruption to the solid pleural line and an irregular hypoechoic area. Read more in her column at http://bit.ly/SpeedSound, and watch this video.
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