Transthoracic lung ultrasound in children
Date booking: Required. The study is on hold until further notice.
Referral: Not required
Age range: Depends on the doctor - please check the doctor's business card for details
Waiting time for the result: Result available immediately after the test.
Price list
Lublin
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Transthoracic lung ultrasound in children180PLN | e-Reservation "
Preparation
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Description of the study
Transthoracic ultrasound of the lungs in children is mainly a diagnostic method of lesions in contact with the pleura.
It is a non-invasive method of imaging the lungs, significantly improving the comprehensiveness of care for children.
Its advantages include the lack of exposure to X-rays, the ability to observe very small lesions that may not be visible on X-rays, and the possibility of multiple examinations in a short interval, so it is also possible to assess the effects of treatment. Advantages of the study:
It is a non-invasive method of imaging the lungs, significantly improving the comprehensiveness of care for children.
Its advantages include the lack of exposure to X-rays, the ability to observe very small lesions that may not be visible on X-rays, and the possibility of multiple examinations in a short interval, so it is also possible to assess the effects of treatment. Advantages of the study:
- No exposure to X-rays,
- The ability to observe very small lesions that may not be visible on an X-ray,
- The ability to perform the test multiple times in quick succession and evaluate the effects of treatment.
Indications
When to perform a lung ultrasound in a child?
- With symptoms of acute respiratory infection-suspected bronchitis or already pneumonia, emphysema, pleural fluid, interstitial lung disease,
- Assessment of diaphragm mobility,
- During prolonged coughing,
- When we observe that their chest hurts,
- If there is difficulty breathing or the child gets tired quickly,
- After chest trauma.
