Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 26, 2025
09:17
Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition
Published on: March 3, 2023
6.5K
What Is COVID 19 Teaching Us about Pulmonary Ultrasound?
1Ippocrate Medical Center, 55032 Lucca, Italy.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 23, 2022
Summary
Lung ultrasound (LUS) reveals characteristic artifacts and consolidations in COVID-19 pneumonia. This review explores LUS for diagnosing and monitoring lung involvement in patients with COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Lung ultrasound (LUS) relies on acoustic pulse interactions with the lung surface.
- Peripheral lung density and subpleural alveolar changes influence ultrasound findings.
- COVID-19 pneumonia causes diverse pulmonary changes, including diffuse alveolar damage (DAD) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the structure of normal and pathological lung ultrasound images.
- To analyze the role of LUS in diagnosing COVID-19 lung involvement.
- To assess LUS for monitoring patients with COVID-19.
Main Methods:
- Review of current knowledge on lung ultrasound imaging.
- Analysis of ultrasound artifacts and consolidations in pathological lung conditions.
- Correlation of imaging findings with COVID-19 lung pathology.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound artifacts and consolidations are expected in COVID-19 pneumonia.
- Subpleural pathological changes generate specific ultrasound findings.
- LUS can visualize edema, DAD, hemorrhage, and interstitial thickening.
Conclusions:
- LUS provides valuable insights into lung changes associated with COVID-19.
- The diagnostic and monitoring capabilities of LUS in COVID-19 are significant.
- Understanding LUS patterns aids in managing COVID-19 patients.
More Related Videos
03:47Author Spotlight: Workflow for Integrating POCUS Data into EHR for Managing Heart Failure Patients
Published on: July 12, 2024
892
06:15Protocol and Guidelines for Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosing Neonatal Pulmonary Diseases Based on International Expert Consensus
Published on: March 6, 2019
50.5K
Related Concept Videos
01:17Ultrasonography
6.4K
Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called...
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called...
6.4K
01:25Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan
215
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and FibroScan are valuable diagnostic tools in gastroenterology and hepatology, each with specific applications and techniques.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
215
01:29Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care
59
Diagnosing Pulmonary EmbolismDiagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) involves clinical assessment and advanced imaging tests. The preferred diagnostic tool is the spiral (helical) CT scan or CT angiography (CTA), which uses intravenous contrast media to visualize the pulmonary vasculature and identify emboli.A ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan is an alternative for patients unable to receive contrast media. This scan includes both perfusion and ventilation scanning. Perfusion scanning involves...
59
01:29Pulmonary Embolism I: Introduction
90
Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a thrombus, fat or air embolus, amniotic fluid, or tumor tissue blocks one or more pulmonary arteries. These blockages originate in the venous system or the right side of the heart.EtiologyPE primarily arises from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other hypercoagulable states, such as inherited thrombophilias. Additional etiological factors include venous stasis, commonly seen in obesity, and endothelial injury from surgery and trauma. Less common causes include...
90
01:20Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography
417
Introduction:
Abdominal ultrasonography, commonly known as abdominal ultrasound, is a vital, non-invasive medical imaging technique widely used in healthcare.
Procedure:
This diagnostic tool allows the clinician to visually inspect internal structures within the abdomen, including vital organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.
The abdominal ultrasound process begins with applying a special gel to the patient's skin over the abdomen. This gel enhances the...
Abdominal ultrasonography, commonly known as abdominal ultrasound, is a vital, non-invasive medical imaging technique widely used in healthcare.
Procedure:
This diagnostic tool allows the clinician to visually inspect internal structures within the abdomen, including vital organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.
The abdominal ultrasound process begins with applying a special gel to the patient's skin over the abdomen. This gel enhances the...
417
01:23Assessment of Respiration
1.3K
The respiratory system's basic structures and primary functions lay the foundation for nurses' comprehensive respiratory assessments. This assessment includes subjective and objective data to gauge the patient's respiratory health.
Subjective Assessment: Nurses interview the patient to gather information directly during the subjective assessment. It includes questions about the individual's medical history, medications, and symptoms, focusing on past respiratory conditions like...
Subjective Assessment: Nurses interview the patient to gather information directly during the subjective assessment. It includes questions about the individual's medical history, medications, and symptoms, focusing on past respiratory conditions like...
1.3K