Proposal for International Standardization of the Use of Lung Ultrasound for Patients With <scp>COVID</scp>‐19
Gino Soldati, Andrea Smargiassi, Riccardo Inchingolo, Danilo Buonsenso, Tiziano Perrone, Domenica Federica Briganti, Stefano Perlini, Elena Torri, Alberto Mariani, Elisa Eleonora Mossolani, Francesco Tursi, Federico Mento, Libertario Demi
Abstract
Growing evidence is showing the usefulness of lung ultrasound in patients with the 2019 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has now spread in almost every country in the world. In this study, we share our experience and propose a standardized approach to optimize the use of lung ultrasound in patients with COVID-19. We focus on equipment, procedure, classification, and data sharing.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Lung ultrasoundStandardizationCoronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)UltrasoundLungIntensive care medicineLung diseaseCoronavirus InfectionsRadiologyInternal medicineDiseasePathologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawPolitical scienceUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsRadiology practices and educationPhonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques