CHEST: mnemonic POCUS for Acute dyspnea

C for consolidation (remember to scan back)

H for hemothorax ( & pleural effusion; focused on diaphragm)

E for edema (alveolar interstitial syndrome; focused on anterior pleura)

S for sliding (for normal or abnormal lung)

T for tamponade (PSLA and Subcostal 4 chamber views)

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