Search Tag: lung
2021 10 Nov
German researchers recently published a study in Lancet Digital Health showing that clinicians can use dark-field x-ray to diagnose emphysema in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Routine chest X-ray imaging as a lung disease diagnostic tool lacks the sensitivity needed to detect emphysema. Until now, detailed diagnostic...Read more
2017 15 Sep
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is now a tool used worldwide, integrating clinical assessment of the critically ill. In this review, we focus on lung, diaphragm and cardiac ultrasound in the management of the mechanically ventilated patient. Ultrasound provides useful information to assess and monitor lung aeration, to set mechanical ventilation...Read more