Diagnostic Value of Chest Ultrasound After Cardiac Surgery: A Comparison With Chest X-ray and Auscultation

摘要

Objective: Chest auscultation and chest x-ray commonly are used to detect postoperative abnormalities and complications in patients admitted to intensive care after cardiac surgery. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether chest ultrasound represents an effective alternative to bedside chest x-ray to identify early postoperative abnormalities.