What is the role of lung ultrasonography in the workup of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Role of Lung Ultrasound in COVID-19 • Identifies alterations in lung even in asymptomatic patients. • Monitors the extension and evolution of lesions in lungs. • Tracks the course of treatment of COVID-19, change in ventilator settings, and titrate therapy in critical patients who require mechanical ventilation. • Easy handling and performance by a single person minimizes the risk of contamination. • Safe to use in pregnant women. • More affordable as compared to other radiology scans.