TY - JOUR T1 - Pleural ultrasound for clinicians JO - Revista Clínica Española (English Edition) T2 - AU - Porcel,J.M. SN - 22548874 M3 - 10.1016/j.rceng.2016.06.005 DO - 10.1016/j.rceng.2016.06.005 UR - https://revclinesp.es/en-pleural-ultrasound-for-clinicians-articulo-S2254887416300339 AB - Pleural ultrasonography is useful for identifying and characterizing pleural effusions, solid pleural lesions (nodules, masses, swellings) and pneumothorax. Pleural ultrasonography is also considered the standard care for guiding interventionist procedures on the pleura at the patient's bedside (thoracentesis, drainage tubes, pleural biopsies and pleuroscopy). Hospitals should promote the acquisition of portable ultrasound equipment to increase the patient's safety. ER -