ASE Statement on Point-of-Care Ultrasound during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
Amer M Johri, Benjamin Galen, James N Kirkpatrick, Michael Lanspa, Sharon Mulvagh, Ritu Thamman, Amer M Johri, Benjamin Galen, James N Kirkpatrick, Michael Lanspa, Sharon Mulvagh, Ritu Thamman
Abstract
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POCUS can assist in the evaluation of suspected/confirmed COVID-19 infection.
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A cardiopulmonary POCUS protocol is provided and implications discussed.
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A device-cleaning check-list is provided.
Keywords: COVID-19; Lung ultrasound; Point-of-care ultrasound.
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ASE POCUS protocol imaging views in suspected or confirmed COVID-19. The ASE modified POCUS protocol includes basic cardiac views, subcostal views for inferior vena cava (IVC) and pericardial fluid, and chest views. This protocol may assist in the initial cardiopulmonary assessment of patients with COVID-19 if POCUS is deemed indicated.
ASE POCUS protocol in suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection: modified POCUS protocol to assist in the assessment of patients with COVID-19 includes heart, chest, and vessel views.
POCUS work flow in suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Potential work flow for POCUS during the COVID-19 pandemic, in the instance that cardiopulmonary ultrasound is indicated. If available, and there is suspicion of cardiopulmonary abnormality requiring further evaluation, POCUS can be the first-line ultrasound examination performed. If the POCUS performed by a trained operator is sufficient to either exclude or define the cardiopulmonary abnormality, further TTE may not be required. If the POCUS is insufficient, limited or comprehensive TTE may be considered as appropriate.
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