Abstract

GODINEZ GARCIA, Francisco et al. Implementation of lung ultrasound in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic. Med. crít. (Col. Mex. Med. Crít.) [online]. 2020, vol.34, n.4, pp.238-244.  Epub Apr 25, 2022. ISSN 2448-8909.  https://doi.org/10.35366/95879.

The emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is seriously challenging the medical community virtually the entire world. Pneumonia in COVID-19 has peculiar characteristics and can be studied by lung ultrasound. The ultrasound allows identifying the behavior of the infection and its progression at the bedside of the patient. The technique has evolved considerably in recent years in terms of its theoretical and operational aspects. Consequently, its clinical application has become sufficiently known and generalized in the context of the critically ill patient. We suggest the identification of 4 patterns on lung ultrasound which allow a better characterization of the disease. Due to the current demand for health services, the knowledge and application of lung ultrasound is highly relevant. This review includes a pragmatic approach and provides a summary of the evidence for the use and interpretation of lung ultrasound.

Keywords : COVID-19; lung ultrasonography; critical care.

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