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Lung ultrasound (LUS) has become a dominant point-of-care tool. Understanding LUS artifacts and optimizing machine settings are critical for accurate diagnosis of lung conditions.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Pulmonology
Ultrasound Physics

Background:

Lung ultrasound (LUS) has seen significant growth over the past 20 years.
It is now a mainstream and dominant topic in point-of-care ultrasound.
Understanding LUS findings and artifacts is crucial for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the current state of ultrasound artifact recognition and correlation in lung imaging.
To provide guidance on managing ultrasound technology for optimal diagnostic success.
To emphasize the importance of understanding the physics and anatomy behind LUS findings.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on lung ultrasound artifacts and findings.
Discussion of the physics and anatomic basis of common LUS artifacts.
Guidance on ultrasound machine settings and transducer selection for patient examinations.

Main Results:

Numerous lung ultrasound artifacts and findings have been described.
Understanding these artifacts requires knowledge of underlying physics and anatomy.
Proper machine and transducer selection significantly impacts diagnostic results.

Conclusions:

Mastery of lung ultrasound artifacts and technology is essential for accurate diagnosis.
Optimizing ultrasound settings and understanding artifact origins enhance diagnostic performance.
This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of current LUS practices for improved patient care.