Mellick’s Multimedia EduBlog: Sucking Chest Wound Management
The management of sucking chest wounds and open pneumothorax has changed. Dr. Larry Mellick explains the current guidelines for treatment, whether on the battlefield or off. Read his blog post at http://bit.ly/Mellick, and then watch this video to learn more. (Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video - September 3, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: video
The Speed of Sound-July 2014: RADiUS to the Rescue for Patients with SOB
Read Dr. Christine Butts’ article, “RADiUS to the Rescue for Patients with SOB,” in the July issue, and then watch this video that shows that the patient has normal lung sliding bilaterally, ruling out a pneumothorax. (Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video - July 3, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: video
Normal Lung Sliding
Read Dr. Butts’ article, “Comet Tails and Lung Sliding: Evaluating for Pneumothorax,” in the December 2013 issue, and then view this video that demonstrates a normal “sliding” motion of the pleura back and forth. Comet tail artifacts are also seen to appear and disappear, emanating from the pleural border. The combination of the presence of sliding and comet tail artifacts virtually excludes a pneumothorax. (Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video - December 2, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: video
Lack of Lung Sliding with Pneumothorax
Read Dr. Butts’ article, “Comet Tails and Lung Sliding: Evaluating for Pneumothorax,” in the December 2013 issue, and then view this video that demonstrates lack of lung sliding associated with a pneumothorax. A rib is seen to the right of the image as the structure casting a large shadow. Just beneath the rib, the pleura is seen as a hyperechoic horizontal line. Careful observation reveals that the pleura is not sliding nor are comet tails visible. (Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video - December 2, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: video
Normal Lung Sliding
Read Dr. Butts’ article, “Comet Tails and Lung Sliding: Evaluating for Pneumothorax,” in the December 2013 issue, and then view this video that demonstrates a normal “sliding” motion of the pleura back and forth. Comet tail artifacts are also seen to appear and disappear, emanating from the pleural border. The combination of the presence of sliding and comet tail artifacts virtually excludes a pneumothorax. (Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video - December 2, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: video
Lack of Lung Sliding with Pneumothorax
Read Dr. Butts’ article, “Comet Tails and Lung Sliding: Evaluating for Pneumothorax,” in the December 2013 issue, and then view this video that demonstrates lack of lung sliding associated with a pneumothorax. A rib is seen to the right of the image as the structure casting a large shadow. Just beneath the rib, the pleura is seen as a hyperechoic horizontal line. Careful observation reveals that the pleura is not sliding nor are comet tails visible. (Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - Video - December 2, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: video
