Thoracic ultrasound for TB diagnosis in adults and children.

Authors

• M Fentress
• P C Henwood
• P Maharaj
• M Mitha
• D Khan
• R Jackpersad
• R Pitcher
• A Redfern
• E Lopez Varela
• M M van der Zalm
• E B Wong
• M Palmer
• A D Grant

Publication/Presentation Date

3-21-2022

Abstract

Thoracic ultrasound is an appealing alternative to chest radiography for the diagnosis of TB. Based on research experience conducting thoracic ultrasound for adults and children in South Africa, three key considerations for potential scale-up were identified. First, thoracic ultrasound requires a comprehensive training programme for novice users; artificial intelligence may be used to simplify training and interpretation. Second, a robust ultrasound device is needed with good subpleural resolution and a probe suitable for children. Third, comprehensive scanning of the lungs is time-intensive, and shorter scanning protocols may be more feasible in clinical practice.

Volume

12

Issue

1

First Page

3

Last Page

6

ISSN

2220-8372

Published In/Presented At

Fentress, M., Henwood, P. C., Maharaj, P., Mitha, M., Khan, D., Jackpersad, R., Pitcher, R., Redfern, A., Lopez Varela, E., van der Zalm, M. M., Wong, E. B., Palmer, M., & Grant, A. D. (2022). Thoracic ultrasound for TB diagnosis in adults and children. Public health action, 12(1), 3–6. https://doi.org/10.5588/pha.21.0072

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

35317533

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article