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July 24, 2025CureusOpen Access

Practical Applications of Lung and Diaphragm Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit: An Updated Narrative Review

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KKKeith KilluMKMonika Kąkol

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Overview

Narrative review highlights lung ultrasound use in respiratory failure management, indicating improved patient outcomes.

Key Points

  • Lung ultrasound (LUS) has become essential for assessing respiratory failure in intensive care units worldwide.
  • Standardization of LUS techniques improves data interpretation and patient outcomes significantly.
  • The review provides guidance on best practices for performing LUS exams and managing patients in ICUs.
  • Key procedures discussed include thoracentesis and diaphragm evaluation, enhancing care for respiratory patients.

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Killu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0621e6551bb0af8cdee8https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.88584
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