Ultrasound Animal Challenge Halloween Special – Bat Answer

The answer to our question "What is meant by the 'bat sign' in ultrasound?" is:

D) Normal relationship between the pleura and the ribs on ultrasound

The bat sign demonstrates the normal relationship and appearance of the Ribs and ribs on lung ultrasound. The ribs with its shadow is the wings of the bat, and the parietal pleural line which lies more posterior resembles the body of the bat.

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