Proportion of confluent B-Lines predicts respiratory support in term infants shortly after birth
Xinao Lin,
Hehua Zhang,
Xuefeng Wang
et al.
Abstract:Objective
To develop and evaluate the predictive value of a simplified lung ultrasound (LUS) method for forecasting respiratory support in term infants.
Methods
This observational, prospective, diagnostic accuracy study was conducted in a tertiary academic hospital between June and December 2023. A total of 361 neonates underwent LUS examination within 1 h of birth. The proportion of each LUS sign was utilized to predict their respiratory outcomes and compared with the … Show more
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