Advances in bedside imaging: lung ultrasound.
Authors
Affiliations (3)
Affiliations (3)
- Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. [email protected].
- Department of Intensive Care, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105, AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anaesthesiology (L.E.I.C.A.), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
Lung ultrasound has become an indispensable tool in the management of acute respiratory failure, offering real-time, radiation-free bedside imaging. Its portability, repeatability, and high sensitivity for detecting pulmonary abnormalities have made it particularly valuable in critical care settings, especially during the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This narrative review explores the evolving role of lung ultrasound, examining both its established clinical applications and recent advances in artificial intelligence and imaging analysis. These developments emphasize the growing importance of lung ultrasound not only as a diagnostic tool but also as a platform for innovation, with artificial intelligence-driven approaches to further enhance its clinical utility.