Lung ultrasound is an increasingly valuable diagnostic tool in neonatal intensive care due to its safety and accessability. This pilot study investigates whether a quantitative approach - the heterogeneity index, previously only used in fetal lung assessment - can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of neonatologist-performed lung ultrasound (NPLUS). The index will be calculated from raw ultrasound images of preterm and term neonates and compared with conventional lung ultrasound scores to evaluate its clinical relevance.
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Determination of the heterogeneity index of NPLUS 1 and NPLUS 2
Timeframe: one year
Bernhard Schwaberger, Prof. MD.