The Essentials of Veterinary Point of Care Ultrasound: Pleural Space and Lung

This textbook provides a structured, step-by-step approach to pleural space and lung ultrasound in veterinary medicine. Utilizing a binary question-based methodology, the book helps clinicians master diagnostic techniques, identify key criteria for assessment, and recognize common limitations and pitfalls in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications.

The book covers foundational techniques for assessing the pleural space and lungs, including the significance of pleural thickening and subpleural irregularities, as well as clinical procedures such as thoracocentesis, chest tube placement, and lung aspirate/biopsy.