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ArticleMultidisciplinary respiratory medicine2026

Pediatric lung ultrasound: Tips and tricks for better scanning and interpretation.

Anna Maria Musolino, Laura Gori, Monica Tei, Maria Chiara Supino, Carmen D'Amore, Marta Ciofi Degli Atti, Lorenzo Di Sarno, Antonella Amendolea, Alessandro Manganaro, Gino Soldati and 16 more

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Anna Maria MusolinoUnit of Emergency Pediatrics, Department of Emergency, Admission and General Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Laura GoriDepartment of Maternal and Child Health, Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, 56100, Pisa, Italy.
Monica TeiClinical Pediatrics, Department of Mother and Child, Siena University Hospital, Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1651-7402
Maria Chiara SupinoUnit of Emergency Pediatrics, Department of Emergency, Admission and General Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Carmen D'AmoreEpidemiology, Clinical Pathways and Clinical Risk Unit, Medical Direction, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Marta Ciofi Degli AttiEpidemiology, Clinical Pathways and Clinical Risk Unit, Medical Direction, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Lorenzo Di SarnoDepartment of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli", IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Antonella AmendoleaPediatric Unit, Cecina Civil Hospital, Cecina, Italy.
Alessandro ManganaroPathology and Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital G. Martino, Messina, Italy.
Gino SoldatiHippocrates Medical Center, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana (Lucca), Italy.
Francesco TursiCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit, Codogno Hospital, Lodi, Italy.
Danilo BuonsensoDepartment of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Cristina De RoseDepartment of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Renato CutreraPediatric Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit, Sleep and Long Term Ventilation Unit, ERN - Lung Reference Center for Rare Respiratory diseases Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Marco CirilloDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Paolo TomàDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Caterina BockDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Francesco EspositoDepartment of Emergency Radiology, Santobono-Pausilipon Children Hospital, Naples, Italy.
Alberto VillaniDepartment of Emergency, Admission and General Pediatrics, Unit of General Pediatrics, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IRCCS), Rome, Italy.
Vincenzo ColacinoHealth District of Central Friuli, Cividale del Friuli, Italy.
Annarita IadecolaNESMOS Department, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Pediatric Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, 00189, Rome, Italy.
Paolo AdamoliMulticlinic Advanced Medical Systems, Morbegno (Sondrio), Italy.
Gian Luca TrobiaPediatric and Pediatric Emergency Room Unit, Cannizzaro Emergency Hospital, 95126 Catania, Italy.
Alfina Domenica CocoPediatric Unit, Moriggia Pelascini Hospital, Gravedona et Uniti, 22015 Como, Italy.
Giuseppe LimoliDepartment of Pediatrics, Lodi Hospital, 26900 Lodi, Italy.
Rino AgostinianiDepartment of Pediatrics and Neonatology, San Jacopo Hospital, Via Ciliegiole 97, 51100, Pistoia, Italy.

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Abstract

In recent decades lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as an invaluable bedside imaging tool for the evaluation of respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, bronchiolitis, pneumothorax, and pleural effusion in pediatric age, thanks to the thin chest wall and absence of rib ossification. Despite its growing application, optimizing technique and interpretation remains crucial for reliable diagnostic performance. The present educational paper provides practical tips and tricks to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and clinical value of LUS in pediatric patients, focusing on probe selection, patient positioning, scanning technique, common artifacts, and interpretation pitfalls.

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