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Lung Ultrasound Score and Pediatric Intensive Care Outcomes: a Prospective Observational Multicenter Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Bedside lung ultrasound examination for Lung Injury and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 650 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Bedside lung ultrasonography helps to obtain reliable clinical information about lung aeration, that has been categorized by means of the so-called lung ultrasound score (LUS). In critically ill adults, LUS has been related with the outcome both in patients with respiratory and some non-respiratory conditions. Pediatric studies about lung aeration have been done mainly on postoperative cardiac patients and infants with bronchiolitis. In this prospective, observational, multicenter, feasibility and diagnostic accuracy study, we will explore the degree of lung aeration impairment as a potential outcome predictor in critically ill children with a variety of underlying conditions. Children from 1 month to 18 years of age admitted to PICU will be recruited and LUS will be calculated at two time points: at 12 ± 6 hours and at 48-72 hours. Univariate and multivariate statistical analysis will be performed in order to ascertain the outcome influence of clinical factors in general and LUS in particular.
Study Details
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Interventions
Lung ultrasound exploring 12 areas (6 in each lung) at 12 +/- 6 hours and at 48-72 hours from PICU admission. Clinical and analytical data collection coinciding with ultrasound imaging and during follow-up while admitted to PICU.