Lung Ultrasound: Patients were examined in supine position, using a portable ultrasound machine equipped with a curvilinear transducer (5-3 MHz)
Study summary
The aim of this study is to assess accuracy of Lung ultrasound score for early diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients who expected to be mechanically ventilated more than 24 hour in comparison with computed tomography chest .
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
22 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged more than 21 years old of both sexes .
* Patients who are expected to be mechanically ventilated more than 24 h .
* Patients who are suspected to be Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome according to Berlin definition which consists of clinical criteria and with precipitating factors which starts within 1 week of known insult as in trauma patients with lung contusions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient's first guardian who refuse the inclusion in the study .
* History of pre-existing lung disease ( tumors, interstitial lung diseases)
* In cases of volume overload.
* Patients with acute kidney injuiry or renal failure
Primary outcome measure(s)
Diagnosis of Acute respiratory distress syndrome — Within 48 hours Accuracy of lung ultrasound score in diagnosis of Acute respiratory distress syndrome in comparison with Lung computed tomography .
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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