Ultrasound assessment of muscle mass and correlation with clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study
ConclusionThe presence of muscle atrophy presents an increased clinical risk for the development of limb ICUAW and handgrip, although these observations were not statistically significant. The results could be used to plan future studies on this topic. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - October 2, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of velamentous cord insertion: a case report and review of the literature
ConclusionVelamentous cord insertion can and should have an early prenatal diagnosis, even from the second trimester, through imaging techniques such as transabdominal ultrasound or color Doppler. Early detection and appropriate peripartum management will highly reduce complications during labor. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Comparison of chest radiograph and lung ultrasound in children with acute respiratory failure
ConclusionsThere is fair agreement between CXR and LUS-derived diagnoses in children with ARF. Given this, clinicians should consider the benefits and limitations of specific imaging modalities when evaluating children with ARF. Additional studies are necessary to further define the role of LUS in pediatric ARF given the small sample size of our study. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 25, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Reliability of a special device for measuring the cross-sectional area of the patellar tendon by ultrasonography
The objective of this study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability and agreement between conditions with and without a special device (SD) in the evaluation of the patellar tendon (PT) cross-sectional area (CSA). Forty trained adult volunteers participated in the study. With the knee positioned at 90°, the ultrasound probe was placed in the transverse plane at 25, 50, and 75% of the PT length. Two raters and on e analyzer obtained the images. We use a two-way ANOVA with a significance level ofα = 0.05. No significant differences were found between raters or conditions. Intra-rater reliability rang...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Assessment of systemic circulation using ultrasound Doppler in late onset neonatal sepsis and its clinical correlation: an observational study
ConclusionLONS is associated with alterations in cerebral, splanchnic, and renal perfusion seen as abnormal blood flow velocimetry and vascular resistance which may predispose to IVH, NEC, and AKI. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Chest ultrasound findings in hepatopulmonary fusion (HPF)
AbstractHepatopulmonary fusion (HPF) is an extremely rare condition characterized by a fusion between the herniated liver and lung right parenchyma. Knowledge about this condition comes from the few cases reported in the literature (less than 40 cases). While diagnostic evaluation as X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) were described, poor ultrasound findings are available. In this paper, the authors provide the detailed chest ultrasound findings of this rare condition. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Assessment of systemic circulation using ultrasound Doppler in late onset neonatal sepsis and its clinical correlation: an observational study
ConclusionLONS is associated with alterations in cerebral, splanchnic, and renal perfusion seen as abnormal blood flow velocimetry and vascular resistance which may predispose to IVH, NEC, and AKI. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Chest ultrasound findings in hepatopulmonary fusion (HPF)
AbstractHepatopulmonary fusion (HPF) is an extremely rare condition characterized by a fusion between the herniated liver and lung right parenchyma. Knowledge about this condition comes from the few cases reported in the literature (less than 40 cases). While diagnostic evaluation as X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) were described, poor ultrasound findings are available. In this paper, the authors provide the detailed chest ultrasound findings of this rare condition. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Passive leg raising test using the carotid flow velocity –time integral to predict fluid responsiveness
ConclusionAn increase greater than 11% in CF VTI after a PLR may be useful to predict fluid responsiveness among critically ill patients. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Ultrasound evaluation of diaphragm kinetics after minimally invasive surfactant administration
ConclusionsDifferent minimally invasive surfactant administration techniques do not appear to influence diaphragm kinetics evaluated by RD-PTDI US. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound - September 3, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
