ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2025
Lung ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for pulmonary consolidation and atelectasis after cardiac surgery.
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- The impact of varying intraoperative oxygen concentrations on lung ultrasound scores and postoperative recovery among elderly patients residing in moderate altitude areas during laparoscopic surgery.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Trial
- An Observational Study on Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound Compared to High-resolution Computed Tomography Scan of Thorax in Patients Admitted with Respiratory Problems to Critical Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India.Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Pulmonary consolidation and atelectasis (PCA) are common complications following cardiac surgery, significantly impacting patient prognosis. This study aims to explore the diagnostic and prognostic applications of lung ultrasound (LUS) for PCA. Methods: This study enrolled patients undergoing cardiac surgery who received LUS, chest X-ray (CXR), and chest computed tomography (CT) within 24 hours postoperatively. Using CT as the gold standard for PCA diagnosis, we evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of LUS and CXR. Additionally, we analyzed the correlation between the lung ultrasound score (LUSS), quantitative lung ventilation parameters, and clinical outcomes. Results: Among 66 patients, 60 were diagnosed with PCA by CT. LUS demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy compared to CXR [the area under the curve (AUC) =0.808 Conclusions: LUS exhibits higher diagnostic accuracy for PCA compared to CXR. While LUSS correlates with ICU stay, it does not influence the duration of mechanical ventilation or total hospital stay.
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