Lung ultrasound (LUS) and surfactant treatment: looking for the best predictive moment.

Gozdem KaykiSule YigitUmit Ayse TandirciogluHasan Tolga CelikMurat Yurdakok

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)

Even early LUS assessment at the first 20-30 min was more significant to predict surfactant need than x-ray. Presence of white lung appearance for 2 h indicates an absolute surfactant need.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
computed tomography
ultrasound guided
dual energy
replacement therapy
contrast enhanced ultrasound