1. [Lung ultrasound in patients with symptoms of covid-19]
- Author
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Natascha L, Assman, Bram, Kok, Arjan, van Laarhoven, Arthur W E, Lieveld, Frederik H, Schuit, and Frank H, Bosch
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SARS-CoV-2 ,COVID-19 ,Humans ,Lung ,Pandemics ,Ultrasonography - Abstract
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic presents a challenge for healthcare worldwide. In this context, rapid, correct diagnosis and early isolation of infected persons is of great importance. Pneumonia as an expression of COVID-19 is responsible for the most part of morbidity and mortality. Lung ultrasound can provide valuable information about the diagnosis of a COVID-19 pneumonia in daily practice. A normal ultrasound excludes COVID-19 pneumonia. Conversely, finding abnormalities matching with a COVID-19 pneumonia can be useful for isolation policy. Follow up lung ultrasound visualizes the development of the pneumonia and a possible alternative diagnosis can thereby be determined in the event of a deviating clinical course.
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- 2021