Usefulness of Lung Ultrasound Examinations Performed by Primary Care Physicians in Patients With Suspected COVID-19.

Antonio Calvo-CebriánRafael Alonso-RocaFrancisco Javier Rodriguez-ContrerasMaria de Las Nieves Rodríguez-PascualMaria Del Pino Calderín-Morales

Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2020)

This study supports the use of LUS in PC as a tool to assess patients with suspected COVID-19. Its use can reduce uncertainty during clinical evaluations of moderate patients, facilitate early detection of lung involvement, allow early appropriate referral, and avoid unnecessary referral.

Keyphrases

primary care
coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
magnetic resonance imaging
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
general practice
computed tomography
patient reported outcomes
respiratory syndrome coronavirus