Author: Koenig, Seth; Mayo, Paul; Volipcelli, Giovanni; Millington, Scott J.
Title: Lung Ultrasound for Respiratory Failure in Acutely Ill Patients: A Review Cord-id: pg9cehnt Document date: 2020_8_22
ID: pg9cehnt
Snippet: Abstract Lung ultrasound (LUS), an imaging modality quickly performed, interpreted, and integrated by the treating physician at the bedside, is a particularly useful tool for acutely ill patients. In evaluating a patient with respiratory failure in the intensive care unit or emergency department, LUS is superior to chest x-ray and generally comparable to computerized tomography, reducing the need for patient transport and radiation exposure. This article will provide a concise review of LUS as i
Document: Abstract Lung ultrasound (LUS), an imaging modality quickly performed, interpreted, and integrated by the treating physician at the bedside, is a particularly useful tool for acutely ill patients. In evaluating a patient with respiratory failure in the intensive care unit or emergency department, LUS is superior to chest x-ray and generally comparable to computerized tomography, reducing the need for patient transport and radiation exposure. This article will provide a concise review of LUS as it pertains to respiratory failure in general and will include examples of relevant ultrasound images and video clips from critically ill patients.
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