Intensive Care Med December 2003 PMID 14557855

The "lung pulse": an early ultrasound sign of complete atelectasis.

Daniel A Lichtenstein, Nathalie Lascols, Sébastien Prin, Gilbert Mezière

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The study investigated whether the lung pulse, an ultrasound sign characterized by the absence of lung sliding and detectable heart activity at the pleural line, can quickly confirm complete atelectasis caused by selective intubation.
Results showed that the lung pulse was present in most patients with right selective lung intubation and absent in those with normal lung function or healthy volunteers during breathing, indicating high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing complete atelectasis.
The lung pulse can serve as an immediate, radiation-free indicator of complete lung collapse, potentially reducing reliance on radiography for confirmation of atelectasis in patients without prior respiratory issues.]

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Lung Pulse Ultrasound Sign for Detecting Complete Atelectasis

The lung pulse is an early ultrasound indicator of complete lung collapse caused by selective intubation. The study shows its high accuracy in quickly confirming atelectasis without radiation, aiding clinical decisions…

SpringerVideos · Nov 28, 2010 22,902 views

Ultrasound Detection of Lung Pulse for Identifying Complete Atelectasis

The lung pulse is an early ultrasound sign that indicates complete lung collapse, particularly useful for rapid confirmation of atelectasis caused by selective intubation, offering a radiation-free diagnostic option.

SpringerVideos · Nov 28, 2010 10,286 views

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