Standardized Ultrasound Protocol for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Neonates: A Retrospective, X-ray Controlled Observational Study.

Ultrasound (US) has been reported to be a reliable imaging modality for locating the tip of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) in neonates. However, its use requires a certain level of expertise, which may limit its application. Standardization of US examinations using designed protocols may improve their efficiency and ease of use.

Implementation of a standardized lung ultrasound protocol for respiratory distress in a neonatal intensive care unit: an observational study.

Objective: To assess the feasibility of implementing a simple point-of-care lung ultrasound (LU) evaluation and reporting protocol in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and its effect on patient management.

Study Design: Retrospective observational study of LU examinations performed in a level III NICU. Each examination was performed according to a standardized protocol.

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Knee Joints Treatment With the Use of 90 Y : Prospective Ultrasound and Clinical Analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the effectiveness of knee joints treatment by radiosynoviorthesis with the use of 90 Y based on ultrasound and clinical analysis.

Materials And Methods: Ninety-seven patients were qualified for treatment from October 2016 to June 2017, and observation period lasted until December 2017. Bioethics Committee of the Medical University of Silesia approved this study.

Severe bronchiectasis and inflammatory lung disease in a patient with anorexia nervosa and severe and enduring malnutrition - a case report.

Background: Persistent structural changes of the lungs in anorexia nervosa (AN) patients are rarely described in contemporary medical literature. The objective of our paper is to report a rare case of severe bronchiectasis and inflammatory changes to the lungs resulting from chronic malnutrition in a AN patient.

Case Presentation: We describe a patient with severe inflammatory lung disease caused by malnutrition, resulting in persistent bronchiectasis accompanying AN.