In the comparison of bedside lung ultrasoundresults, statistically significant differences were foundbetween the groups in terms of the B-lines and wedgesign (p=0.005 and p
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Objective & Hypothesis:Background: Despite the existence of detailedconsensus guidelines, challenges remain regardingefficient, appropriate, and safe imaging methods for thediagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism.Aims: To investigate the role of the wedge sign, B-lines,and pleural effusion seen on bedside lung ultrasound inthe diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.Study Design: Diagnostic accuracy study.Methods: During the first evaluation of patients withsuspected pulmonary embolism, bedside lung ultrasoundwas performed, and the B-lines, wedge sign, and pleuraleffusion were investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:Computed tomographyangiography was used as a confirmatory test and wascompared with the lung ultrasound findings.Results: Pulmonary embolism was detected in 38 (38%)patients.
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Conclusion & Impact:In the comparison of bedside lung ultrasoundresults, statistically significant differences were foundbetween the groups in terms of the B-lines and wedgesign (p=0.005 and p
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Background: Despite the existence of detailedconsensus guidelines, challenges remain regardingefficient, appropriate, and safe imaging methods for thediagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism.Aims: To investigate the role of the wedge sign, B-lines,and pleural effusion seen on bedside lung ultrasound inthe diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.Study Design: Diagnostic accuracy study.Methods: During the first evaluation of patients withsuspected pulmonary embolism, bedside lung ultrasoundwas performed, and the B-lines, wedge sign, and pleuraleffusion were investigated. Computed tomographyangiography was used as a confirmatory test and wascompared with the lung ultrasound findings.Results: Pulmonary embolism was detected in 38 (38%)patients. In the comparison of bedside lung ultrasoundresults, statistically significant differences were foundbetween the groups in terms of the B-lines and wedgesign (p=0.005 and p
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YILMAZ, S., DOĞAN, N. Ö., PEKDEMİR, M., YAKA, E., ACAR, H., ÖZBEK, A. E. (2022). Evaluation of the Diagnostic Role of Bedside Lung Ultrasonography in Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in the Emergency Department. Balkan Medical Journal, Cilt: 34 - Sayı: 4, 356–361. https://ajindex.com/articles/461137
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