Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)
Vol. 3 No. 5 (2024): May 2024

The Role of LUS (Lung Ultrasound Score) in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Pneumonia

Wahyuni, Wahyuni (Unknown)
Pandu Wiriansya, Edward (Unknown)
Mustafa, Maulana Saggaf (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
03 Jun 2024

Abstract

Pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract disease that affects the lung parenchyma, including the alveoli and interstitial tissue. Radiological examination is considered the gold standard in confirming the diagnosis of pneumonia. The curriculum aims to emphasize the role of ultrasound (USG) in the form of Lung Ultrasound Score (LUS) in diagnosing and monitoring pneumonia. LUS examination is simple, easy to use, cost-effective, non-invasive, and reduces radiation exposure. This tool demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity compared to chest X-rays and CT scans of the chest. However, this diagnostic tool is operator-dependent, hence requiring standardized skills and expertise among operators to diagnose pneumonia consistently.

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Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)
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fjst

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PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

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Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Social Sciences

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Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST) is an open-access scientific journal that publishing full-length research papers and review articles covering subjects that fall under the wide spectrum of science and technology. FJST journal is dedicated towards dissemination of knowledge related to ...