Ultrasound lung examination in preterm infants
AbstractPreterm newborns remain the most crucial category of NICU patients. Respiratory disorders are one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality among premature children. Chest radiography (X-ray) is the routine method to diagnose lung damage associated with the exposure of radiation. Ultrasound (US) lung examination is widespread and an alternative to the X-ray method. Moreover, the US lung scan has additional diagnostic advantages. The article presents the authors' own experience in the US lung examination in preterm infants with different diseases. The importance of the method was described in detail with the focus on the quality of medical care and the safeness of the procedure.
Keywords:ultrasound examination, lungs, preterm infants
Funding. The study had no sponsor support.
Conflict of interests. The authors declare no conflict of interests.
For citation: Nefedov S.V., Chernyava T.M., Torchilo S.M., Sattieva Ya.R. Ultrasound lung examination in preterm infants. Neonatologiya: novosti, mneniya, obuchenie [Neonatology: News, Opinions, Training]. 2020; 8 (1): 61–6. doi: 10.33029/2308-2402-2020-8-1-61-66 (in Russian)
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