Ultrasonographic scanning of the lung is gaining ever-growing recognition as a diagnostic
and monitoring imaging technique. Its role in trauma assessment has already been …

Imaging has greatly contributed to the understanding of lung disease in the critically ill and
currently serves as a tool to diagnose lung pathology, monitor its course, and guide clinical …

Objective: To describe the technique and review the utility of bedside lung ultrasound in
acute care. Summary: Lung ultrasound is a useful point-of-care investigation in acute care …

The radiological diagnostic approach of the thorax in the critically ill patient has traditionally
been based on the anteroposterior chest X-ray. However, it is generally accepted that it has …

This article reviews the use of thoracic ultrasound in the intensive care unit (ICU). The focus
of this article is to review the basic terminology and clinical applications of thoracic …

Interest in bedside ultrasound in the intensive care unit and emergency department has
exploded in recent years. This interest is driven in part by the utility of ultrasound for …

The evaluation of critically ill patients using lung ultrasound, even if performed by
nonspecialists, has recently garnered greater interest. Because lung ultrasound is based on …

In the early days of ultrasound, it was not a translational discipline. The heart was claimed by
cardiologists, with others, such as gynaecologists, urologists and vascular surgeons …

Lung ultrasonography has a tailored diagnostic and therapeutic approach in the critical care
setting. Lung ultrasonography in critically ill (LUCI) is a helpful modality for the early …

Highlights What are the main findings? There has been remarkable growth in lung
ultrasound publications over the last decade. Given the large amount of new data available …