Why the magnitude of lung sliding matters: moving beyond a binary interpretation in lung ultrasound
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Dear Editor, Lung sliding has traditionally been assessed in a binary manner—present or absent—primarily to exclude pneumothorax in point-of-care lung ultrasound. However, emerging evidence suggests that this qualitative approach may overlook clinically meaningful information contained in the magnitude of pleural motion itself. Recent studies increasingly indicate that the amount of lung sliding, rather than its mere presence, reflects underlying lung mechanics and regional ventilation patterns.[...]
Source: Emergency Care Journal
Author: İlker Şirin
Institution: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7129022830