scholarly journals Case Report of an Empyema Identified on Lung Ultrasound

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly Heffernan ◽  
Michelle Brown ◽  
Alisa Wray
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lung Ultrasound

scholarly journals Use of lung ultrasound for diagnosis and monitoring of coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia: A case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2095891
Author(s):  
Debo Yun ◽  
Yan Cui ◽  
Yuan Geng ◽  
Yujiao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Lung Ultrasound ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Swab ◽  
Ultrasound Images ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Pleural Line ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Spread Of Infection

Knowledge of lung ultrasound characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia might be useful for early diagnosis and clinical monitoring of patients, and lung ultrasound can help to control the spread of infection in healthcare settings. In this case report, a 36-year-old man with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection was diagnosed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction testing of a nasopharyngeal swab. The lung ultrasound findings for this patient were the interstitial-alveolar damage showing bilateral, diffuse pleural line abnormalities, subpleural consolidations, white lung areas and thick, irregular vertical artifacts. When the patient recovered from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, lung ultrasound images showed a normal pleural line with A-lines regularly reverberating. Performing lung ultrasound at the bedside minimizes the need to move the patient, thus reducing the risk of spreading infection among healthcare staff. Lung ultrasound is useful for early diagnosis and evaluation of the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia and for monitoring its progress over the course of the disease.

scholarly journals Early Multi-organ Point-of-Care Ultrasound Evaluation of Respiratory Distress During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak: Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Farrow ◽  
Graham Becherer-Bailey ◽  
Daniel Mantuani ◽  
Arun Nagdev
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Lung Ultrasound ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Care Assessment

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the virus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Several case series from Italy and China have highlighted the lung ultrasound findings of this disease process and may demonstrate its clinical utility during the current pandemic. Case Report: We present a case of a COVID-19 patient who presented to the emergency department twice within a 24-hour period with rapidly progressing illness. A multi-organ point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation was used on the return visit and assisted clinical decision-making. Discussion: A multi-organ POCUS exam allows for quick assessment of acute dyspnea in the emergency department. As the lung involvement of COVID-19 is primarily a peripheral process it is readily identifiable via lung ultrasound. We believe that when applied efficiently and safely a POCUS exam can reduce clinical uncertainty and potentially limit the use of other imaging modalities when treating patients with COVID-19. Conclusion: This case highlights the utility of an early multiorgan point-of-care assessment for patients presenting with moderate respiratory distress during the severe SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

scholarly journals Ultrasound diagnosis of lung herniation: The push-out sign

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Iaboli ◽  
Luca Baldini ◽  
Roberto Galassini ◽  
Roberto Copetti
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Geriatric Patient ◽  
Lung Ultrasound ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Ultrasound Diagnosis ◽  
Lung Herniation ◽  
Push Out

Lung ultrasound is an expanding field and is becoming a standard of care. Its various bedside applications have modified many diagnostic paths from the newborn to the geriatric patient. In this case report, we describe and show a new sign of the lung ultrasound semeiotics, the push-out sign.

scholarly journals Case Report: Case report: Pulmonary hemorrhage as a rare cause of lung ultrasound A/B-profile

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 788
Author(s):  
Mark E. Haaksma ◽  
Esther J. Nossent ◽  
Paul Elbers ◽  
Pieter Roel Tuinman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Acute Respiratory Failure ◽  
Lung Ultrasound ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Pulmonary Hemorrhage ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Patient’S History

When using lung ultrasound to determine the cause of acute respiratory failure, the BLUE protocol is often used. In a 65-year old patient, an A/B-profile was found, suggesting pneumonia, following the flowchart of this protocol. In this case, however, pulmonary hemorrhage confirmed by bronchoscopy was the final diagnosis. This case report outlines the importance of understanding the limitations of the BLUE protocol and that lung ultrasound findings should always be used in the context of the patient’s history and physical exam. In addition, pulmonary hemorrhage should be considered in patients with no clinical signs of pneumonia and/or presence of risk factors for lung bleeding as a rare cause of lung ultrasound A/B-profile.

scholarly journals Lung ultrasound may help in the differential diagnosis of suspected oligosymptomatic COVID‐19 patients on hemodialysis: A case report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Allinovi ◽  
Selene Laudicina ◽  
Lorenzo Dallari ◽  
Iacopo Gianassi ◽  
Egrina Dervishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lung Ultrasound

scholarly journals The Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound in Pneumonia Diagnosis: Evidence-Based Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-145
Author(s):  
Adityo Wibowo ◽  
Airin Aldiani ◽  
Faiza Hatim ◽  
Galoeh Adyasiwi ◽  
Hendra Wahyuni MS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lung Ultrasound ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Pneumonia Diagnosis
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