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June 14, 2026Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal

Physiotherapy-Led Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound Led to a More Appropriate Treatment for Lobar Collapse: A Case Report

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GNGeorge NtoumenopoulosJLJane LockstoneCWCarol Watson

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Overview

Case report demonstrates how physiotherapy-led ultrasound improves treatment decisions for lobar collapse, indicating a shift in practice.

Key Points

  • To highlight the effectiveness of physiotherapy-led lung ultrasound in diagnosing lobar collapse compared to chest radiography.
  • Patient diagnosed with left lower lobe collapse via chest radiography.
  • Physiotherapy-led ultrasound revealed more significant right lower lobe collapse.
  • Physiotherapy treatment involved repositioning that led to right lobe reexpansion confirmed by lung ultrasound.
  • Ultrasound provided a more accurate diagnosis than chest radiography.
  • Full right lobe reexpansion achieved with repositioning alone, without additional techniques.
  • Supports the integration of lung ultrasound into physiotherapy practice.

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Ntoumenopoulos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e479db1cc60ccdea8c199https://doi.org/10.1097/cpt.0000000000000324
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