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Convex, linear and phased array transducers can be utilized for lung scanning.

• Convex transducers (C2-9; C4-8; C1-6; C1-5; 4C) provide the depth needed to image the entire lung.
• Linear transducers(12L; 9L) deliver the optimal resolution and detail when examining the pleural line or subpleural consolidations.
• Phased Array transducers (M5Sc; S4-10; 3Sc) offer a 1-probe solution for an overview of the lungs, heart and abdomen.

Lung Imaging Steps:

Convex Transducer: Begin in Routine OB or Abdomen application

Linear: Begin in MSK of Routine Small Parts application

Phased Array: Begin in Abdomen application

• Adjust 11-13cm starting depth for average adults
• Adjust the focal zone to the level of the pleural line
• Low level of persistence or frame averaging required to visualize the sliding sign of the pleura
• CrossXBeamCRI imaging should be off when evaluating B-lines
• Select a gray map and dynamic contrast levels that assists in highlighting A-line and B-lines (higher contrast makes B-lines easier to distinguish)
• Uniform gain (increased brightness could makes B-line difficult to differentiate from the surrounding artifacts)

Example of starting parameters for convex transducers:

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