Usefulness of Lung Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Community-acquired Pneumonia in Children

Conclusion LUS is a sensitive diagnostic tool with which to identify pneumonia in children. It is also useful in following up the progress of pneumonia. We suggest that LUS is a complementary tool to chest radiography in the diagnosis of pneumonia in children and that the follow up of pneumonia by LUS can reduce the exposure of children to ionizing radiation.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research