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The intrapleural volume threshold for ultrasound detection of pneumothoraces: An experimental study on porcine models

BACKGROUND: Small pneumothoraxes (PTXs) may not impart an immediate threat to trauma patients after chest injuries. However, the amount of pleural air may increase and become a concern for patients who require positive pressure ventilation or air ambulance transport. Lung ultrasonography (US) is a r...

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Autores principales: Oveland, Nils Petter, Søreide, Eldar, Lossius, Hans Morten, Johannessen, Frode, Wemmelund, Kristian Borup, Aagaard, Rasmus, Sloth, Erik
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3602194/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23453044
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-21-11