Lung ultrasound for the sick child – less harm and more information than a radiograph (2023) Giovanna Chidini

Description

Review analyzing the swift adoption and utility of Lung Ultrasound (LU) and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in pediatric and neonatal emergency and intensive care. Highlights its benefits as a bedside, cost-effective modality that avoids ionizing radiation, reducing oncological risks during critical periods of growth, especially for diagnosing respiratory infections and acute lung pathologies.