Lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a valuable tool in diagnosing pneumonia in children, particularly in settings where traditional imaging methods may be less accessible. This non-invasive ...

In the presence of pleural fluid or a lung consolidation, the mirror artefact will not be present, and the thoracic spine will be visualised extending above the diaphragm, known as the ‘spine sign’.

Beclère” Medical Center, Paris, France Background and aims Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a rare and life-threatening neonatal lung injury induced by meconium in the lung and airways. Lung ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, "we were using bedside ultrasound to quickly diagnose lung inflammation and predict a patient’s course without having to obtain X-rays or CT scans," Kumar says.