Sono-Elastography: An Ultrasound Quantitative Non-Invasive Measurement to Guide Bacterial Pneumonia Diagnosis in Children

• Main Authors: Sergi Huerta-Calpe (Author), Bárbara Salas (Author), Emilio J. Inarejos Clemente (Author), Carmina Guitart (Author), Mònica Balaguer (Author), Iolanda Jordan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lung ultrasound (LUS) is, at present, a standard technique for the diagnosis of acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRTI) and other lung pathologies. Its protocolised use has replaced chest radiography and has led to a drastic reduction in radiation exposure in children. Despite its undeniabl...