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Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition
Published on: March 3, 2023
Advancing Lung Ultrasound: The Development and Application of the Anatomical M-Mode Evaluation for Lung Swings
1Emergency Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Abstract:
Exploring the frontiers of lung ultrasound, this document details a groundbreaking technique for lung function evaluation using anatomical M-mode, also known as angle-independent M-mode. The method, termed AMLES (Anatomical M-Mode Evaluation for Lung Swings), quantifies the displacement of the lung curtain observed at the bilateral costophrenic recesses. This approach translates lung curtain movements into graphical data, offering insights into respiratory mechanics and enhancing the assessment of lung ventilation in emergency settings.
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