Lung Ultrasound Abnormalities in Patients Without Pulmonary Pathology Prior to Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The occurrence of lung ultrasound abnormalities in patients without lung disease remains uncertain, while patients with respiratory disease often exhibit such abnormalities.

Objectives

The primary aim was to identify pathological ultrasonographic pulmonary findings and their correlation with baseline diseases and static lung compliance in patients without any pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Methods

This prospective observational study enrolled a series of surgical patients with no history of pulmonary pathology (n = 104). Baseline diseases and patients' physical status classification, based on the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), were documented by reviewing medical records. Prior to surgery, a lung ultrasound was performed to assess pulmon

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez Suarez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664153 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature