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.

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.

Radiological features of sacrococcygeal teratomas in fetal magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography - a case report.

Purpose: Sacrococcygeal teratomas (SCT) can be detected in ultrasonography as early as in the first trimester. Currently, prenatal ultrasonography enables a thorough examination of tumors, but it is not always sufficient. The purpose of this study was to determine the most important features of SCTs in fetal magnetic resonance imaging and to confront them with postnatal computed tomography (CT).