Image Acquisition
- Place curvilinear probe (using abdominal settings) on anterior chest at the clavicle, then scan down to the feet until reach the diaphragm.
- Then move laterally across the lung. + continue scanning up the anterior chest until the full lateral chest is covered.
- Slide posteriorly and scan the entire posterior lung zone from apex to scapula.
- ⚠️ Pneumonia scans involve looking at the entire lung bilaterally, so generally a lot of ultrasound gel is needed to cover the full distance.