Primary Authors: Jade Deschamps, Vi Dinh; Co-authors: Jessica Ahn, Satchel Genobaga, Annalise Lang, Victor Lee, Reed Krause, Devin Tooma, Seth White. Oversight, Review, and Final Edits by Vi Dinh (POCUS 101 Editor). Lung ultrasound (also known as chest ultrasound, thoracic ultrasound, and pulmonary
In this chapter the physics of medical ultrasound will be discussed at an introductory level for users of the technology. Several texts exist which readers can consult to deepen their understanding.1–5 Discussed