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- Lung ultrasound is becoming more common in various medical settings, including emergency departments and critical care, for both adults and children.
- Studies have shown that the type and number of ultrasound artifacts can change based on lung density, leading to the development of a quantitative approach for diagnosis and monitoring.
- The review discusses different lung ultrasound scoring systems, their technical details, validation methods, and clinical uses, while also addressing the potential confusion these multiple systems may cause for healthcare providers.
Article Abstract
Lung ultrasound is increasingly used in emergency departments, medical wards, and critical care units-adult, pediatric, and neonatal. In vitro and in vivo studies show that the number and type of artifacts visualized change with lung density. This has led to the idea of a quantitative lung ultrasound approach, opening up new prospects for use not only as a diagnostic but also as a monitoring tool. Consequently, the multiple scoring systems proposed in the last few years have different technical approaches and specific clinical indications, adaptable for more or less time-dependent patients. However, multiple scoring systems may generate confusion among physicians aiming at introducing lung ultrasound in their clinical practice. This review describes the various lung ultrasound scoring systems and aims to clarify their use in different settings, focusing on technical aspects, validation with reference techniques, and clinical applications.
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