Ultrasound Evaluation of the Lung

Lung ultrasonography is a useful tool in the intensive care unit. It is superior in many respects to standard supine chest radiography, and its immediate availability allows the intensivist to rapidly assess the patient with acute respiratory failure at the bedside. It is easy to learn and straightforward in its bedside application; therefore, the intensivist ultrasonographer should consider it as a key component of their skill set.