Breathe easy, baby, breathe. Lung ultrasound in neonatal critical care.

ABSTRACT: Lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as an essential tool in neonatology over the past two decades, offering unique advantages for this patient population. The small size, high water content, and delayed rib calcification of neonates make them particularly suited for ultrasonographic imaging. By replacing traditional chest radiographs, it significantly reduces exposure to ionizing radiation. Furthermore, it is widely accessible, easy to use, and provides repeatable, real-time imaging without requiring patient transport. These features make it invaluable in managing acute respiratory conditions, where timely intervention is critical. This review emphasizes the role of LUS in neonates with acute respiratory distress as a fundamental component of the point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) protocol. Th

SUBMITTER: Jagla M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500432 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature