Assessment of Lung Aeration and Recruitment by CT Scan and Ultrasound in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients*

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Authors

Davide Chiumello · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo

Silvia Mongodi

Ilaria Algieri

G. Vergani · University of Milan

Anita Orlando

Gabriele Via · Epatocentro Ticino

Francesco Crimella

Massimo Cressoni · University of Milan

Francesco Mojoli

Abstract

Lung Ultrasound score is a valid tool to assess regional and global lung aeration. Global Lung Ultrasound score variations should not be used for bedside assessment of positive end-expiratory pressure-induced recruitment.

Topics & Keywords

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care Medicine

Volume 46, Issue 11, pp. 1761-1768

DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000003340

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