Lung Ultrasound Versus Chest X-ray in Children Admitted to Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Al-Zahraa University Hospital
Abstract
Background: Lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a promising, radiation-free bedside imaging instrument for assessing pulmonary conditions in children.Aim of the work: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of point-of-care lung US and routine bedside CXR in diagnosis of different pulmonary disorders in PICU at Al-Zahraa University Hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2023 to May 2024, including 100 pediatric patients requiring CXR upon PICU admission. LUS was performed within 24 hours using a standardized six-zone protocol, and both imaging modalities were evaluated blindly. Results: LUS detected significantly more cases of pleural effusion (59% vs. 26%, p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Al-Azhar Journal of Pediatrics
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 4875–4887
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN