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Published in: Insights into Imaging 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Ultrasound | Statement

The role of lung ultrasound in COVID-19 disease

Author: European Society of Radiology (ESR)

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

This statement summarises basic settings in lung ultrasonography and best practice recommendations for lung ultrasonography in COVID-19, representing the agreed consensus of experts from the Ultrasound Subcommittee of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Standard lung settings and artefacts in lung ultrasonography are explained for education and training, equipment settings, documentation and self-protection.
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Metadata
Title
The role of lung ultrasound in COVID-19 disease
Author
European Society of Radiology (ESR)
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-021-01013-6

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