Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound Findings in COVID-19 Pneumonia
Point-of-Care lung ultrasound findings in COVID-19 pneumonia: case report and potential applications during the COVID-19 emergency
Authors: D. Buonsenso, A. Piano, F. Raffaelli, N. Bonadia, K. de Gaetano Donati, F. Franceschi
Affiliation: Department of Woman, Child and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
danilo.buonsenso@policlinicogemelli.it
The COVID-19 (nCoV-19) outbreak began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and rapidly spread worldwide, with numerous healthcare workers infected. We report the case of a young patient with confirmed nCoV-19 infection evaluated through lung ultrasound, discussing the potential applications of this technique during the pandemic. Point-of-Care lung ultrasound allowed the disease to be identified directly at the bedside. It also offers several advantages: reduced exposure of healthcare personnel, repeatability for follow-up, low cost, and ease of use in resource-limited settings.