Association of lung ultrasound score with 72-hour intubation needs in pneumonia patients presenting to the emergency department

Abstract Background The lung ultrasound (LUS) score is a semi-quantitative tool used to predict clinical outcomes in conditions such as congestive heart failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, its role in pneumonia remains unclear. This study aimed to determine whether the LUS scor...

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Published in:	BMC Emergency Medicine
Main Authors:	Tanyaporn Nakornchai, Apichaya Monsomboon, Panrada Pathomkajonkul, Ronnapop Jaluspikultip, Rathachai Kaewlai, Nattakarn Praphruetkit, Tipa Chakorn, Sattha Riyapan, Usapan Surabenjawong, Wansiri Chaisirin, Netiporn Thirawattanasoot
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Emergency department Endotracheal intubation Lung ultrasound Lung ultrasound score Pneumonia
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-025-01317-6