Tracking pleural sliding motion to assess lung overdistention using an open source algorithm: a proof-of-concept study on lung ultrasound scans.

Key Points

• The aim is to track pleural line motion to evaluate lung overdistention using ultrasound technology.
• Utilized lung ultrasound scans from healthy volunteers and ICU patients.
• Applied open source algorithms for tracking pleural line motion.
• Conducted visual inspection of images for assessment comparison.
• Demonstrated feasibility of pleural line motion tracking.
• Provided quantitative insights into pleural movement.
• Showed that pleural line movement accurately assesses overdistention during mechanical ventilation.