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Usefulness of Lung Ultrasound in Paediatric Respiratory Diseases

Francesco Sansone1, Marina Attanasi1, Paola Di Filippo1

  • 1Paediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 23, 2021
PubMed

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Lung ultrasound (LUS) offers a rapid, non-radiating diagnostic tool for pediatric respiratory infections, including pneumonia and COVID-19. This method aids in quick clinical decisions and patient management without harmful radiation exposure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Background:

  • Respiratory infections are leading causes of child morbidity and mortality.
  • Current diagnostic methods rely on non-specific clinical signs.
  • There is a need for non-radiating diagnostic tools for pediatric respiratory diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on lung ultrasound (LUS) for pediatric respiratory infections.
  • To highlight the advantages and limitations of LUS in children.
  • To discuss LUS applications in pediatric respiratory disease, including COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of recent scientific literature.
  • Focus on LUS performance, advantages, and limitations in pediatric patients.
  • Discussion of specific pediatric indications and COVID-19 applications.

Main Results:

  • Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a valuable, non-ionizing radiation imaging technique for pediatric respiratory assessment.
  • LUS provides rapid (5-10 min) diagnostic information, aiding timely clinical decisions.
  • LUS has shown utility in diagnosing pneumonia, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Lung ultrasound is a safe and effective tool for diagnosing pediatric respiratory conditions.
  • LUS offers advantages over traditional imaging like chest X-ray and CT scans.
  • Future perspectives for LUS in pediatric respiratory disease management are promising.

Keywords:
childrenlung ultrasoundrespiratory diseases

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