Pleural

Pleural Effusion – CXR

Use the meniscus sign to identify a pleural effusion. Use the degree of mediastinal shift to determine preponderance of effusion vs. atelectasis.

Tension Pneumothorax – CXR

Identify key features on a CXR that distinguish a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax on a (5 minutes)

Malignant Pleural Effusion – CXR

Use tracheal and mediastinal deviation to help differentiate the etiology of lung whiteout and other large opacities.

Pneumothorax

Identify a pneumothorax and assess response to decompression with a chest tube.

Lobes and Fissures

Identify pleural effusions in multiple fissures

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