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01-12-2003 | Case Report

Utilization of ultrasound for the detection of pneumothorax in the neonatal special-care nursery

Authors: David M. Liu, Kevin Forkheim, Kevin Rowan, John B. Mawson, Andrew Kirkpatrick, Savvakis Nicolaou

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 12/2003

Abstract

Pneumothorax is a potentially life-threatening condition in the setting of the neonatal special-care nursery (SCN) that may result in rapid deterioration and death. The familiar appearances associated with pneumothorax on AP supine chest radiograph are highly specific, but limited in sensitivity. In this case report, we describe the theory and technique of thoracic ultrasound for detection of pneumothorax in the SCN, providing a viable alternative to the cross-table lateral radiograph without ionising radiation, with highly accurate results, and with minimal patient positioning.

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Title: Utilization of ultrasound for the detection of pneumothorax in the neonatal special-care nursery
Authors: David M. Liu
Kevin Forkheim
Kevin Rowan
John B. Mawson
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Savvakis Nicolaou
Publication date: 01-12-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 12/2003
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-0964-z

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