Point-of-Care Thoracic Ultrasound in Children: New Advances in Pediatric Emergency Setting

Point-of-care thoracic ultrasound at the patient’s bedside has increased significantly recently, especially in pediatric settings. Its low cost, rapidity, simplicity, and repeatability make it a practical examination to guide diagnosis and treatment choices, especially in pediatric emergency departm...

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Main Authors: Silvia Bloise, Alessia Marcellino, Mariateresa Sanseviero, Vanessa Martucci, Alessia Testa, Rita Leone, Emanuela Del Giudice, Beatrice Frasacco, Pietro Gizzone, Claudia Proietti Ciolli, Flavia Ventriglia, Riccardo Lubrano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/10/1765
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Summary:Point-of-care thoracic ultrasound at the patient’s bedside has increased significantly recently, especially in pediatric settings. Its low cost, rapidity, simplicity, and repeatability make it a practical examination to guide diagnosis and treatment choices, especially in pediatric emergency departments. The fields of application of this innovative imaging method are many and include primarily the study of lungs but also that of the heart, diaphragm, and vessels. This manuscript aims to describe the most important evidence for using thoracic ultrasound in the pediatric emergency setting.
ISSN:2075-4418