超声chestecho(超音波用於胸腔急症).pptVIP

Disadvantages of Chest Sonography Ultrasonic wave is easily hindered by air Poor visualization of the Mediastinum, hilum and airway Restricted field of view Operator dependence Wiener MD. Imaging of the intensive care unit patients Clin Chest Med 1991;12;169-198 Value of Sonography in the Diagnosis of Critically Ill Patients Categories No. of patients (n=41) Assisting diagnosis 27 (66%) Made diagnosis 12 Changed diagnosis