Lung Ultrasound for Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

Given the general utility of lung ultrasound for the evaluation of respiratory failure in acutely ill patients, it is logical to consider its specific advantages in coronavirus disease 2019-related pulmonary disease. The authors, representing the extensive experience of the North American and European coronavirus disease 2019 epicenters, present an ultrasound scanning protocol and report on the common associated ultrasound findings.

Keywords: acute lung injury; critical care; lung ultrasound.