Topics
Intubation: Trachea vs’ Esophagus
Lung Consolidation
BLUE Protocol
FALLS Protocol
Objectives
Recognize the appropriate transducer and settings to perform lung and thoracic ultrasound.
Outline a standardized approach to evaluate acute respiratory failure using lung ultrasound (BLUE protocol).
State protocols associated with lung ultrasound and fluid administration for hemodynamic management of acute circulatory failure (FALLS protocol).
Demonstrate ultrasound characteristics associated with lung consolidation.
State role of ultrasound in airway assessment and intervention.
