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. 2020 May;55(5):593-598.
doi: 10.1002/uog.22028.

How to perform lung ultrasound in pregnant women with suspected COVID-19

F Moro  1 , D Buonsenso  1 , M C Moruzzi  1 , R Inchingolo  2 , A Smargiassi  2 , L Demi  3 , A R Larici  4   5 , G Scambia  1   6 , A Lanzone  1   6 , A C Testa  1   6
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How to perform lung ultrasound in pregnant women with suspected COVID-19

F Moro et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020 May.
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Abstract

Under certain circumstances, such as during the current COVID-19 outbreak, pregnant women can be a target for respiratory infection, and lung examination may be required as part of their clinical evaluation, ideally while avoiding exposure to radiation. We propose a practical approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to perform lung ultrasound examination, discussing potential applications, semiology and practical aspects, which could be of particular importance in emergency situations, such as the current pandemic infection of COVID-19. Copyright © 2020 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Keywords: COVID-19; lung ultrasound; pregnancy.

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