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 …

The use of transthoracic ultrasound (US) has acquired a wide consensus among respiratory
physicians during the last few years. The development of portable devices promotes …

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic performance of a rapid bedside 6-point lung
ultrasonography (LUS) performed by an intensive care unit (ICU) physician for detection of …

Background and objective The aim of this study was to assess the role of lung ultrasound
(LUS) in a diagnostic algorithm of respiratory diseases, and to establish the accuracy of LUS …

Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and hypoxaemia are
associated with morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of …

Point-of-care ultrasound versus auscultation in determining... : Medicine Point-of-care
ultrasound versus auscultation in determining the position of double-lumen tube : Medicine …

Abstract Background Chest Ultrasonography (chest US) has shown good sensibility in
detecting pneumothorax, pleural effusions and peripheral consolidations and it can be …

Objective Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a radiation‐free, affordable, and bedside monitoring
method that can detect changes in pulmonary aeration before hypoxic damage. However …

Background Intercostal chest catheter (ICC) insertion is a common hospital procedure with
attendant risks including life‐threatening complications such as pneumothorax and visceral …

Background: Although lung-protective strategies are widely used in thoracic surgery,
postoperative atelectasis can still occur. Both lung ultrasound (LUS) and diaphragmatic …