Optimal timing and cutoff range of lung ultrasound in predicting surfactant administration in neonates: A meta-analysis and systematic review.
Keren LuoHaoran WangFangjun HuangJun TangPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Lung ultrasound is effective for predicting surfactant use in neonates. Lung ultrasound within 1-3 h after birth and a LUS cutoff of 5 are recommended. However, the symptoms and oxygenation of the neonatal patients must also be considered.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- magnetic resonance imaging
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- contrast enhanced ultrasound
- low birth weight
- ultrasound guided
- meta analyses
- peritoneal dialysis
- randomized controlled trial
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- gestational age
- sleep quality
- patient reported