Lung ultrasound reaeration score: a useful tool to predict non-invasive ventilation effectiveness

3D Ultrasound imaging--a useful non-invasive tool to detect AV fistulas in transplanted kidneys.

BACKGROUND A precise, non-invasive, non-toxic, repeatable, convenient and inexpensive follow-up of renal transplants, especially following biopsies, is in the interest of nephrologists. Formerly, the rate of biopsies leading to AV fistulas had been underestimated. Imaging procedures suited to a detailed judgement of these vascular malformations are to be assessed. METHODS Three-dimensional (3...

A Simple, Non-Invasive Score to Predict Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (pAF) is a major risk factor for stroke but remains often unobserved. To predict the presence of pAF, we developed model scores based on echocardiographic and other clinical parameters from routine cardiac assessment. The scores can be easily implemented to clinical practice and might improve the early detection of pAF. In total, 47 echocardiographic and other cli...

Lung ultrasound to predict mechanical ventilation weaning failure

Methods Prospective observational study completed from April 2013 to April 2015. Including adult patients with mechanical ventilation form more than 24 hours that met the international consensus conference criteria. Patients with less than 18 years old or those with the order of limiting therapeutic effort. Discontinuation from mechanical ventilation was attempted at clinical judgment of the me...

Lung ultrasound: a useful tool in the weaning process?

Invasive and Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatric Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review

Background and purpose: In the last months of 2019, the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) spread worldwide. This study investigated the need for mechanical ventilation in children who were admitted for COVID-19. Materials and methods: This article provides a systematic review of studies about children with COVID-19 requiring invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Electronic databa...