| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5653472 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Due to its inherent impedance mismatch with other human tissues, air has a characteristic appearance on ultrasound that includes irregular hyperechoic structures, “dirty shadowing,” A-lines, and decreased visualization of deeper structures. Knowledge of the sonographic appearance of air artifacts can assist the physician in making a diagnosis, selecting appropriate additional imaging, and enlisting specialist consultation.
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Authors
Simran MD, Denrick MD, Patrick MD, Michael MD, Aaran B. MD, Melvin MD, Gabriel DO, Sebastian D. MD, Turandot MD,