Lung ultrasound is associated with distinct clinical phenotypes in COVID-19 ARDS: A retrospective observational study.

Roy Rafael DayanMaayan BlauJonathan TaylorAriel Avraham HasidimOri GalanteYaniv AlmogTomer GatDarya ShavialiovaJacob David MillerGeorgi KhazanovFahmi Abu GhalionIftach SagyItamar Ben ShitritLior Fuchs

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The presence of a "C-type" profile with LUS consolidation potentially represents a distinct COVID-19 ARDS subphenotype that is more likely to require aggressive ARDS interventions. Further studies are required to validate this phenotype in a larger cohort and determine causality, diagnostic, and treatment responses.

Keyphrases

acute respiratory distress syndrome
coronavirus disease
sars cov
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
magnetic resonance imaging
physical activity
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
intensive care unit
case control
combination therapy
electronic health record