Table 1.
Lung ultrasound findings in different clinical severity
| Moderate (n = 4) | Severe (n = 5) | Critical (n = 11) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleural line abnormalities | 100% (4) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| B-lines | 100% (4) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Separated B-lines | 75% (3) | 80% (4) | 36% (4) |
| Confluent B-lines | 75% (3) | 80% (4) | 100% (11) |
| Compact B-lines | 0 | 0 | 18% (2) |
| Bilateral involvement | 100% (4) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Anterior upper area | 25% (1) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Anterior lower area | 50% (2) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Lateral area | 75% (3) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Interscapular area | 100% (4) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Infrascapular area | 100% (4) | 100% (5) | 100% (11) |
| Consolidation | 0 | 60% (3) | 64% (7) |
| Bilateral involvement | 0 | 40% (2) | 54% (6) |
| Anterior upper area | 0 | 0 | 18% (2) |
| Anterior lower area | 0 | 0 | 18% (2) |
| Lateral area | 0 | 20% (1) | 18% (2) |
| Interscapular area | 0 | 20% (1) | 64% (7) |
| Infrascapular area | 0 | 60% (3) | 64% (7) |
| Pleural effusion | 0 | 0 | 18% (2) |
| Pericardial effusion | 0 | 0 | 9% (1) |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 0 | 0 | 64% (7) |
Data are presented as percentages (number of cases)