The role of lung ultrasound in differentiating lung congestion and lung infection in pediatric cardiac patients
Joint Authors
Mustafa, Mahmud Kamal
al-Khuli, Maha Muhammad Sayyid Ahmad
Rafat, Duaa Muhammad
al-Sisi, Amal Mahmud
Askar, Jamal Ali Abd al-Al
Source
Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2018), pp.30-36, 7 p.
Publisher
Assiut University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2018-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background Lung sonography in emergency situations has become one of the most appropriate studies.
This technique allows us to diagnose the major causes of acute respiratory distress at the bedside without major interventions.
It is an easy and costless approach to diagnose many lung diseases.
Patients and methods This work is a cross‑sectional, prospective, and descriptive study that included cardiac patients admitted to the pediatric cardiology ward through a period of 6 months.
They had their data completely revised and their treatment recorded and diagnosis traced with a direct question: is it congestion or infection.
A lung ultrasound (LUS) was done to assure the diagnosis.
Also, chest radiography and echocardiography correlation were assessed.
Results A total of 60 patients were enrolled over a period of 6 months (58% were males), with a mean age ± SD of 17.33 ± 30.91 months.
The B‑profile was found in 27 patients; A‑profile was found in 35 patients; AB‑profile was found in six cases and hypoechoic areas were found in nine cases.
LUS appeared to be normal in three cases.
Conclusion LUS shows high reliability and accuracy in the diagnosis of pneumonia, pulmonary congestion, pulmonary edema, air trapping, and the possibility of a follow‑up until complete resolution of many lung diseases, without exposure to harmful radiation
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mustafa, Mahmud Kamal& al-Khuli, Maha Muhammad Sayyid Ahmad& Askar, Jamal Ali Abd al-Al& Rafat, Duaa Muhammad& al-Sisi, Amal Mahmud. 2018. The role of lung ultrasound in differentiating lung congestion and lung infection in pediatric cardiac patients. Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice،Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.30-36.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mustafa, Mahmud Kamal…[et al.]. The role of lung ultrasound in differentiating lung congestion and lung infection in pediatric cardiac patients. Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice Vol. 3, no. 1 (Jan. / Apr. 2018), pp.30-36.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mustafa, Mahmud Kamal& al-Khuli, Maha Muhammad Sayyid Ahmad& Askar, Jamal Ali Abd al-Al& Rafat, Duaa Muhammad& al-Sisi, Amal Mahmud. The role of lung ultrasound in differentiating lung congestion and lung infection in pediatric cardiac patients. Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice. 2018. Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.30-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-853327
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 36
Record ID
BIM-853327