This study aims to evaluate the relevance of using point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) in modifying the physiotherapist's treatment plan for patients hospitalized in a general ward.
Hospitalization in a general ward
Acute respiratory symptoms (< 48h)
Chest X-ray available within 24h before or after the use of LUS
Any conditions precluding the use of LUS (thoracic skin lesions, thoracic bandage, subcutaneous emphysema)
Inability to understand instructions due to cognitive impairment or due to language barrier
Hospitalization in a general ward in the University Hospital Saint-Luc.
Cohort
Prospective
Not listed
Percentage of change of treatment plan
Relative change of treatment plan after the results of LUS in relation to the total number of events
Agreement between the events observed on LUS and the events observed on Chest X-Ray
Number of concordant findings between LUS and Chest X-Ray. Each pair of tests will be rated as "positive" (same findings are observed between LUS and Chest X-Ray) or "negative" (findings are different).
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