Application of Lung Ultrasound During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: This review highlights the ultrasound findings reported from a number of studies and case reports and discusses the unifying findings from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients and from the avian (H7N9) and H1N1 influenza epidemics. We discuss the potential role for portable point-of-care ultrasound (PPOCUS) as a safe and effective bedside option in the initial evaluation, management, and monitoring of disease progression in patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection.

SUBMITTER: Convissar DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7202122 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature