Fig. 2From: Point-of-care ultrasound in Management for Dyspneic Uremic Patients: a case reportPoint-of-care ultrasound. Machine: Toshiba Aplio MX SSA-780A. Probe: micro convex (cardiac ultrasound), convex (lung and IVC ultrasound) a Focus cardiac ultrasound with long-axis view and four chamber view. Large amount of pericardial effusion (arrows). Pleural effusion (star). b Lung ultrasound. Normal lung sliding without prominent B lines. Normal lung pattern on M-mode: the seashore sign. c IVC ultrasound. The IVC diameter was measured as A (3 cm, during expiration) and B (2.7 cm, during inspiration). M-mode showed minimal change during respiratory cycle.Back to article page