Serial lung ultrasound in monitoring viral pneumonia: the lesson learned from COVID-19.

David ClofentMario CulebrasAlmudena Felipe-MontielMarta Arjona-Peris Galo GranadosMaría SáezFlorencia PiliaAntía FerreiroAntonio ÁlvarezKarina LoorPau Bosch-NicolauEva Polverino

Published in: ERJ open research (2023)

Serial LUS is a reliable tool in predicting the risk of respiratory deterioration in patients hospitalised due to COVID-19 pneumonia. LUS could be further implemented in the future for risk stratification of viral pneumonia.

Keyphrases

sars cov
coronavirus disease
end stage renal disease
community acquired pneumonia
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
ultrasound guided
mechanical ventilation