Table 3.

Results of Lung US and Chest Radiography

Imaging Test and ResultPatients, No. (%)
Lung USa
Negative (A-lines pattern)29 (35.4)
Positive53 (64.6)
    ≥1 consolidation measuring >1 cmb25 (30.5)
    B-lines pattern without any consolidation measuring >1 cm28 (34.1)
Chest radiography
Negative41 (50.0)
    Normal36 (43.9)
    Peribronchial thickening5 (6.1)
Positive41 (50.0)
    Alveolar consolidation35 (42.7)
    Interstitial pneumonia4 (4.9)
    Both alveolar and interstitial findings2 (2.4)

  • IQR = interquartile range; US = ultrasound.

  • ↵a Median (IQR) time spent on the scan was 10 min (7-10 min).

  • ↵b Mean (SD) consolidation depth diameter was 2.73 cm (0.86 cm).