Application of Lung Ultrasound During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Convissar, David L.; Gibson, Lauren E.; Berra, Lorenzo; Bittner, Edward A.; Chang, Marvin G.
• Is Part Of: Anesthesia & analgesia. Volume 131:Number 2(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia; Anesthesiology; Analgesia; Analgesics; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004929
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-2999

Abstract

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.