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Utility of Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Clinical Classification of COVID-19.
Zhu, Shu-Ting; Tao, Fang-Yi; Xu, Jing-Hong; Liao, Shu-Sheng; Shen, Chuan-Li; Liang, Zeng-Hui; Shi, Bin-Bin; Li, Qiao.
  • Zhu ST; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Tao FY; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Xu JH; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Liao SS; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Shen CL; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Liang ZH; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Shi BB; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Li Q; Department of Ultrasonography, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. Electronic address: liqiao214@126.com.
Ultrasound Med Biol ; 47(2): 214-221, 2021 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2289044
ABSTRACT
In this study, the utility of point-of-care lung ultrasound for clinical classification of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was prospectively assessed. Twenty-seven adult patients with COVID-19 underwent bedside lung ultrasonography (LUS) examinations three times each within the first 2 wk of admission to the isolation ward. We divided the 81 exams into three groups (moderate, severe and critically ill). Lung scores were calculated as the sum of points. A rank sum test and bivariate correlation analysis were carried out to determine the correlation between LUS on admission and clinical classification of COVID-19. There were dramatic differences in LUS (p < 0.001) among the three groups, and LUS scores (r = 0.754) correlated positively with clinical severity (p < 0.01). In addition, moderate, severe and critically ill patients were more likely to have low (≤9), medium (9-15) and high scores (≥15), respectively. This study provides stratification criteria of LUS scores to assist in quantitatively evaluating COVID-19 patients.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ultrasonography / Point-of-Care Systems / COVID-19 / Lung Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Ultrasound Med Biol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ultrasmedbio.2020.09.010

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ultrasonography / Point-of-Care Systems / COVID-19 / Lung Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Ultrasound Med Biol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ultrasmedbio.2020.09.010