There is emerging evidence that lung ultrasound may be a useful aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 as it has high sensitivity for detecting pleural thickening, subpleural consolidation, and ground-glass opacity. It has the advantages of portability, bedside evaluation, reduced healthcare worker exposure, and repeatability during follow-up.
High sensitivity lung ultrasound
Lung ultrasound may be a useful aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19
Reduced healthcare worker exposure, and repeatability during follow-up.
B lines (B) and irregularities of the pleural line
Sub-pleural consolidations (C)
Pleural thickening (T)
Inhomogeneous hyperechogenicity of the hepatic parenchyma (L) in comparison with the renal parenchyma (K)
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