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Artif Intell Med Imaging. Jun 28, 2021; 2(3): 56-63
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.35711/aimi.v2.i3.56
Published online Jun 28, 2021. doi: 10.35711/aimi.v2.i3.56
Implementation of lung ultrasound in the triage of pregnant women during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemics
Arzu Bilge Tekin, Murat Yassa, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34785, Sancaktepe, Turkey
Author contributions: Tekin AB and Yassa M contributed equally to this work; Tekin AB and Yassa M performed the research, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Arzu Bilge Tekin, MD, Associate Specialist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital, Emek Mahallesi, Namık Kemal Caddesi No. 54, Istanbul 34785, Sancaktepe, Turkey. arzubilgetekin@gmail.com
Received: April 10, 2021
Peer-review started: April 10, 2021
First decision: April 28, 2021
Revised: May 6, 2021
Accepted: June 4, 2021
Article in press: June 4, 2021
Published online: June 28, 2021
Peer-review started: April 10, 2021
First decision: April 28, 2021
Revised: May 6, 2021
Accepted: June 4, 2021
Article in press: June 4, 2021
Published online: June 28, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Lung ultrasound (US) is based on specific pattern recognition and does not require complex measurements, therefore obstetricians can easily learn and use lung ultrasound (LUS) in the pandemic. LUS examination can be a routine after a routine obstetric US examination. Fast diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 is essential in deciding for patient isolation, clinical care, and reducing transmission. Clinicians dealing with pregnant women should consider LUS as the first-line diagnostic tool in pregnant women during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic.