Ultrasound and Pulse Ox vs CXR and ABGs for ARDS Diagnosis
Ultrasound and Pulse Ox vs CXR and ABGs for ARDS Diagnosis
The combination of pulse oximetry and six-point rapid bedside pulmonary ultrasound assessment provides a reasonably sensitive method for identifying intubated patients who meet standard ARDS oxygenation and imaging criteria. Future, larger studies in high- and low-resource settings are needed to validate and refine the utility of these modalities in diagnosing lung disease in critically ill patients in under-resourced settings.
Conclusions
The combination of pulse oximetry and six-point rapid bedside pulmonary ultrasound assessment provides a reasonably sensitive method for identifying intubated patients who meet standard ARDS oxygenation and imaging criteria. Future, larger studies in high- and low-resource settings are needed to validate and refine the utility of these modalities in diagnosing lung disease in critically ill patients in under-resourced settings.
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