SARS-CoV2 infection
Conditions
Interventions
Lung Ultrasound
Sponsors
Radboudumc
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age (=18 years) Proven(PCR) or suspected (based on clinical signs and imaging) COVID-19 infection- Referral or admission for internal, emergency or respiratory medicine- Certified sonographerpresent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Pre-existing pulmonary disease or heart failure -Absence of COVID infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patients will receive regular care as indicated by the treating physician. LUS is performed immediately in the Emergency Department or after admissionto the hospital. SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing will be performed along with standard laboratory testing and other microbiological tests to detect pathogens that cause respiratory tract infection.CT-scan during admission is only performed if this is clinically indicated or protocol during COVID outbreak. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| •CT report by radiologist(CORADSscore)• Laboratory results including flocked swab and COVID-19 PCR.• Laboratory investigations: as determined by the local department, but at least: oCRP, d-dimer, troponin, ferritin, LDH, lymphopenia, NT-proBNP• LUS results data for 12locations with scoring systemof LUS•Final diagnosis at discharge • Clinical outcome:discharge, death, IC admission• Hospitalization days and ICU admission days, number of days on mechanical ventilation | — |
Contacts
Public ContactFrank Bosch
Radboudumc
Outcome results
None listed