How to perform lung ultrasound in pregnant women with suspected COVID-19.
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Abstract
Under certain circumstances, such as during the current COVID-19 outbreak, pregnant women can be a target for respiratory infection, and lung examination may be required as part of their clinical evaluation, ideally while avoiding exposure to radiation. We propose a practical approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to perform lung ultrasound examination, discussing potential applications, semiology and practical aspects, which could be of particular importance in emergency situations, such as the current pandemic infection of COVID-19. Copyright © 2020 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Medical subject headings
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Lung
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious