How to Perform Ultrasound of the Lungs

Dr. Jonny Wilkinson is a Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia in Northampton. In this video, he carries out a live demonstration on using Ultrasound Scanning to assess the lungs.Using ultrasound scanning is very easy, quick and can add valuable information to the physical examination. This is because an ultrasound scanning can provide very clear imagery, allowing you to detect early respiratory complications such as pneumothorax or pleural effusions.