Lung ultrasound: A useful additional tool in clinician's hands to identify pulmonary atelectasis in children with neuromuscular disease.
Nicola UllmannMaria Luisa D'AndreaAnna GioachinBruno PapiaMaria Beatrice Chiarini TestaClaudio CherchiCaterina BockPaolo TomaRenato CutreraPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2020)
This study suggests that the use of LUS should be recommended to early identify PA and reduce frequent ionizing exposition of these fragile patients. Finally, our study also suggests that LUS can provide relevant information for clinicians and respiratory physiotherapists.