Table 3 Causes of loss of lung sliding
From: Lung ultrasound—a primary survey of the acutely dyspneic patient
Pleural separation | Pleural adhesions | Non-ventilation |
|---|---|---|
Pneumothorax Pleural effusion Pleural diseases Artifact mimics Subcutaneous emphysema Tissue planes | Inflammatory adhesions • Pneumonia • Acute lung injury Pleurodesis Pleural fibrosis • Interstitial lung disease • Fibrotic lung disease Pleural diseases | Apnea Severe hyperinflation • Asthma • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Non-ventilated patient • cEndotracheal tube complications • One-lung intubation Atelectasis |