US FINDINGS IN DYNAMIC OBSERVATION OF LUNG CONTUSION IN PATIENTS WITH BLUNT THORACIC TRAUMA
MM Abakumov, E Sokolova, E Trofimova, V Kartavenko, T Nedorostkova, A Shabanov · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2005 · Heft 09
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Purpose: The purpose was to investigate the diagnostic potential of dynamic thoracic ultrasonography (US) in patients with severe blunt thoracic trauma (BTT). Methods and Materials: Thoracic US examinations were performed in 35 patients with BTT 1–2 times a day during the 1st week, once in 3–4 days during the following 2 weeks, and later on once a week until the patient's recovery. Results: On the 1st-2nd day of admission, the US in all the patients showed the loss of lung airiness (lung contusion). In 10 patients treated with lung ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 10–12cm H2O, positive…
