Protocol and Guidelines for Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosing Neonatal Pulmonary Diseases Based on International Expert Consensus

J Vis Exp. 2019 Mar 6:(145). doi: 10.3791/58990.

Abstract

Ultrasound is a safe bedside imaging tool that obviates the use of ionizing radiation diagnostic procedures. Due to its convenience, the lung ultrasound has received increasing attention from neonatal physicians. Nevertheless, clear reference standards and guideline limits are needed for accurate application of this diagnostic modality. This document aims to summarize expert opinions and to provide precise guidance to help facilitate the use of the lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of neonatal lung diseases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Consensus
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Internationality
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Point-of-Care Systems*
  • Ultrasonography*