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© ERS 2018. The use of a systematic approach is essential, no matter whether TUS is performed as a focused or a diagnostic examination. This chapter provides the novice in TUS with a description of the basic concepts and approach required to perform a systematic focused examination of the chest and some basic knowledge regarding a diagnostic examination of the chest. As well as training in practical US skills, inexperienced physicians should also focus on the art of integration of imaging into clinical practice.

Original publication

DOI

10.1183/2312508X.10006117

Type

Journal article

Journal

ERS Monograph

Publication Date

01/01/2018

Volume

2018

Pages

14 - 30