Mastering Pleural ultrasounds

Which direction should we start examining the plural surface?

Caudodorsal to cranioventral (correct)
Cranioventral to craniodorsal
Caudodorsal to craniodorsal
Cranioventral to caudodorsal

Which part of the pleural surface can we see on ultrasound?

Visceral and pericardial pleura
Parietal and pericardial pleura
Visceral and parietal pleura (correct)
Visceral and pulmonary pleura

What do we call the forward and backward movement of the pleural surface?

Shift sign
Slide sign
Glide sign (correct)
Move sign

What can we determine about the pleural surface based on reverberation artifacts?

Smoothness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of probe should we use for pleural ultrasound in small animals?

High frequency probe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of diseases can pleural ultrasound help diagnose in farm animals?

Bovine respiratory tract disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of comet tails or rocket signs indicate in pleural ultrasound?

Surface consolidation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can the appearance of black or white areas in the lung indicate on pleural ultrasound?

Fluid in the chest (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many different signs can we describe on pleural ultrasound?

3 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of consolidated lung on pleural ultrasound?

Shred sign (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can the presence of airbronchograms indicate on pleural ultrasound?

Consolidated lung (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fluid can be identified on pleural ultrasound in cases of heart failure?

Exudative fluid (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what position should sick animals be evaluated for thoracic ultrasound?

Sternal recumbency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can the appearance of solid pieces of consolidated tissue indicate on pleural ultrasound?

Tissue signs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of nodule that can be identified on pleural ultrasound?

Fluid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be seen on pleural ultrasound in cases of pneumothorax?

Shred sign (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be identified on pleural ultrasound in cases of pleuropneumonia?

Abscesses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of evaluating the thorax in sternal recumbency for sick animals?

Better breathing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can the presence of fluid ventrally indicate on pleural ultrasound?

Fluid accumulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of examining the whole plural surface in a systematic manner?

Want to examine the whole plural surface in a systematic manner. Signup and view all the answers

What are some diseases for which we may want to do FAST scans of the thorax?

What diseases we are looking for. Signup and view all the answers

What can we see on pleural ultrasound in cases of pleural pneumonia?

Pleural effusions associated with pleural pneumonia. Signup and view all the answers

What can comet tails or rocket signs indicate on pleural ultrasound?

The pleural surface is not as smooth as we would like it to be. Signup and view all the answers

What can we determine about the lung based on pleural ultrasound?

The lung is not completely aerated. Signup and view all the answers

What are airbronchograms and what do they indicate on pleural ultrasound?

Airbronchograms are white lines within the lung where air has become trapped in the bronchioles. They indicate the presence of consolidated lung. Signup and view all the answers

What are tissue signs and what do they indicate on pleural ultrasound?

Tissue signs are solid pieces of consolidated tissue where there is no air left. They can indicate the presence of nodules, such as abscesses, granulomas, or neoplasia. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it helpful to evaluate the thorax in sternal recumbency for sick animals?

Evaluating the thorax in sternal recumbency allows sick animals to breathe better and makes it easier to interpret the ultrasound images. Signup and view all the answers

What types of fluid can be identified on pleural ultrasound?

Fluids such as chyle, low cellular protein fluids (e.g., in heart failure cases), exudative fluid (e.g., in pleuropneumonia cases), or abscesses within the pleural space can be identified on pleural ultrasound. Signup and view all the answers

What can be identified on pleural ultrasound in cases of pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax can be identified on pleural ultrasound by the presence of air within the pleural space. Signup and view all the answers