Lung ultrasound in the COVID-19 pandemic
Karl Jackson, Robert S. Butler, Avinash Aujayeb
Abstract
Lung ultrasound has been described for over a decade and international protocols exist for its application. It is a controversial area among pulmonologists and has had more uptake with emergency as well as intensive care physicians. We discuss the basics and evidence behind the use of lung ultrasound in respiratory failure, and what role we see it playing in the current 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Lung ultrasoundLungBetacoronavirusCoronavirus InfectionsPneumoniaVirologyPathologyUltrasoundRadiologyInternal medicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsRadiology practices and educationRadiation Dose and Imaging