Lung Ultrasound for the Diagnosis and Management of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Minireview

Overview

Journal Front Pediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2022 May 2

PMID 35498779

Authors

Bin-Bin Guo

Lin Pang

Bo Yang

Cong Zhang

Xiao-Ya Chen

Jia-Bao OuYang

Chang-Jun Wu

Affiliations

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Abstract

Lung ultrasound (LUS) is useful for diagnosis of respiratory distress syndrome in neonates. Recently, it has been proved to play an important role in the management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It is feasible to grade RDS and select therapeutic modalities accordingly by LUS. The treatment also should be adjusted with the change in ultrasound images. In conclusion, LUS is valuable for the diagnosis and management of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.

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