Effects of Lung Ultrasonography-Guided Management on Cumulative Fluid Balance and Other Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Lung ultrasonography is accurate in detecting pulmonary edema and overcomes most limitations of traditional diagnostic modalities. Whether use of lung ultrasonography-guided management has an effect on cumulative fluid balances and other clinical outcomes remains unclear. In this systematic review, we included 12 studies using ultrasonography guided-management with a total of 2290 patients. Four in-patient studies found a reduced cumulative fluid balance (ranging from –0.3 L to –2.4 L), whereas three out-patient studies found reduction in dialysis dry weight (ranging from –2.6 kg to –0.2 kg) compared with conventionally managed patients.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research