Lungensonografie auf der Intensivstation – Schritt für Schritt

Im Statement der European Respiratory Society (ERS) zum Thoraxultraschall wird festgestellt, dass dieser ein essenzielles Hilfsmittel für den Pneumologen ist [1]. Auch im intensivmedizinischen Umfeld gewinnt das Verfahren an Relevanz. In diesem Artikel wird eine vereinfachte Abfolge von Untersuchungsschritten mit einem komprimierten Interpretationsansatz vorgestellt.

Publication History

Article published online:
13 February 2026

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