Comparison of different types of ultrasound probes for lung ultrasound in neonates-A prospective randomized comparison study.
Lukas AichhornLisa HabrinaTobias WertherAngelika BergerErik KüngPublished in: PloS one (2024)
Our results not only confirm the current recommendations, but also demonstrate the extent of the varying results when different probes are used. The differences we discovered call for caution in interpreting scores, especially in the context of guiding therapies and communicating prognoses. Finally, the correlation between NPLUS score and clinical parameters contributes to validating the use of this diagnostic tool.