Role of Point of care ultrasound of lungs at pulmonology department of Gajju Khan Medical College, Swabi.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of Point of care Lung Ultrasound at Pulmonology Department Gajju Khan Medical College Swabi. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Pulmonology, Gajju Khan Medical College, Swabi. Period: March 2019 to December 2019. Material & Methods: All the patients presented to OPD meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria were included, patients were selected by consecutive non-probability sampling technique. Results: Total of 139 patients were included in our study mean age was 50.40 years, range 21-93 years and standard deviation was ±18.257. Eighty one patients had Pleural Effusion, thirteen had pneumonia and 45 patients had diffuse alveolar-interstitial syndrome. Diagnostic thoracocentesis were performed on first attempt in all patients of pleural effusions without any complication. Conclusion: Our study concluded that Point of care lung Ultrasound is a useful strategy both for diagnosis and intervention of pulmonary patients at a resource limited areas.