| Presented by: | The American College of Chest Physicians |
| Lecturer | Paul H. Mayo, MD, FCCP and Peter Doelken, MD, FCCP |
| Approximate duration: | Not available |
| Summary points: | In this text-based CME lesson, the authors review ultrasonography for guidance of pleural procedures with an emphasis on accessing pleural effusions. Topics discussed include the features of an ultrasound machine suitable for pleural ultrasonography, proper patient positioning and procedure guidance, the criteria that must be present to confirm the presence of pleural fluid, device insertion guidelines, and practical suggestions. |
| Accreditation: | The American College of Chest Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Chest Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Expiration date: December 31, 2011. |
| Other: | Text-only CME. |
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An Introduction to Pleural Ultrasonography for the Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician
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