In COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit due to respiratory failure, lung ultrasonography will be tried to be given an appropriate position that will effectively use lung capacity and its effect on oxygenation will be investigated.
In this study, the COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit due to
respiratory failure will be evaluated. Participants will be divided into two groups as
patients undergoing lung ultrasonography (Group Ultrasonography ) and those without lung
ultrasonography (Group Control).
While performing lung ultrasonography, each hemithorax will be evaluated using anterior
axillary line and posterior axillary line into anterior, lateral and posterior region, and
each region will be divided into 6 quadrants, upper and lower. Each hemithorax will be
scanned by the investigators, scored in 6 regions using a convex ultrasonography probe with
the Lung Ultrasound Score (LUS score).
Participants in both groups will be evaluated by comparing arterial blood gas analyzes before
examination (with/without ultrasonography), at the 2nd and 12th hours. Is there any change in
arterial blood gas values such as PO2 and PCO2 at 0, 2 and 12 hours so that oxygenation and
ventilation between Group Ultrasonograpy and Group Control will be evaluated?
Behavioral: mechanical ventilator settings and position
Mechanical ventilation settings and patient position will be re-evaluated
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients have been diagnosed with COVID 19
- Patients in the intensive care unit over the age of 18
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients not diagnosed with COVID 19
- Patients with cardiac problems
- Patients with renal problems
Gazoosmanpasa Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey