The application of ultrasonography scores in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
1. Pediatric Academy of University of South China, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha 410007, China;
2. Guiyang Children’s Hospital, Guiyang 550003, China
Abstract：Objective: To investigate the diagnostic value of lung ultrasonography scores for evaluation of the state of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(NRDS). Methods: Analysis the characteristics of ultrasonic images and chest radiographs in 60 NRDS. The relationship between the stages of NRDS assessed by ultrasonography scores and chest radiographs were analyzed. Results: There was a significant correlation between the ultrasonography score and the chest radiographs(r=-0.771, P<0.01). The grade of transabdominal lung ultrasound was positively correlated with the grade of X-ray(r=0.636, P<0.01). Ultrasonography scores were significant differences in X-ray grade(F=30.34, P<0.001). Conclusion: The ultrasonography score can be used as an effective method for early diagnosis, condition assessment and prognosis of NRDS, and it is more direct, fast and without radiation compared with X-ray.
