scholarly journals Computed tomography and point‐of‐care ultrasound findings in 2 COVID‐19 patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin R. Roth ◽  
Joseph B. Zackary ◽  
Lauren M. Crowley ◽  
Marna Rayl Greenberg
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Duggan ◽  
Andrew Liteplo ◽  
Hamid Shokoohi ◽  
Andrew Goldsmith

Introduction: First detected in December 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic upended the global community in a few short months. Diagnostic testing is currently limited in availability, accuracy, and efficiency. Imaging modalities such as chest radiograph (CXR), computed tomography, and lung ultrasound each demonstrate characteristic findings of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Lung ultrasound offers benefits over other imaging modalities including portability, cost, reduced exposure of healthcare workers as well as decreased contamination of equipment such as computed tomography scanners. Case Series: Here we present a case series describing consistent lung ultrasound findings in patients with confirmed COVID-19 despite variable clinical presentations and CXR findings. We discuss a triage algorithm for clinical applicability and utility of lung point-of-care ultrasound in the setting of COVID-19 and advocate for judicious and targeted use of this tool. Conclusion: Lung point-of-care ultrasound can provide valuable data supporting diagnostic and triage decisions surrounding suspected cases of COVID-19. Prospective studies validating our proposed triage algorithm are warranted.


Author(s):  
Mustafa J. Musa ◽  
Mohamed Yousef ◽  
Mohammed Adam ◽  
Awadalla Wagealla ◽  
Lubna Boshara ◽  
...  

: Lung ultrasound [LUS] has evolved considerably over the last years. The aim of the current review is to conduct a systematic review reported from a number of studies to show the usefulness of [LUS] and point of care ultrasound for diagnosing COVID-19. A systematic search of electronic data was conducted including the national library of medicine, and the national institute of medicine, PubMed Central [PMC] to identify the articles depended on [LUS] to monitor COVID-19. This review highlights the ultrasound findings reported in articles before the pandemic [11], clinical articles before COVID-19 [14], review studies during the pandemic [27], clinical cases during the pandemic [5] and other varying aims articles. The reviewed studies revealed that ultrasound findings can be used to help in the detection and staging of the disease. The common patterns observed included irregular and thickened A-lines, multiple B-lines ranging from focal to diffuse interstitial consolidation, and pleural effusion. Sub-plural consolidation is found to be associated with the progression of the disease and its complications. Pneumothorax was not recorded for COVID-19 patients. Further improvement in the diagnostic performance of [LUS] for COVID-19 patients can be achieved by using elastography, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and power Doppler imaging.


2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 1416-1417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupa L. Iyengar-Kapuganti ◽  
Neil Patel ◽  
Malcolm Anastasius ◽  
Trent She ◽  
Bret P. Nelson ◽  
...  

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 2186-2190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Avcı ◽  
Nalan Kozacı ◽  
İnan Beydilli ◽  
Fevzi Yılmaz ◽  
Arif Onur Eden ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesper Weile ◽  
Christian B. Laursen ◽  
Christian A. Frederiksen ◽  
Ole Graumann ◽  
Erik Sloth ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-224
Author(s):  
Ashley Rider ◽  
Andrea Dreyfuss ◽  
Roberto Inga

Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital heart defect that when left untreated can lead to unique physical exam and ultrasound findings. This case describes a patient who presented with dyspnea and was found to have cyanosis, clubbing, and dilation of right-sided chambers on point-of-care ultrasound. The series of images highlights findings in late-stage Ebstein’s anomaly and serves as a springboard for the discussion of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare congenital heart disease.


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