Pulmonary infection is a common clinical disease, and its diagnosis usually relies on clinical symptoms, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. However, for some grassroots medical institutions and environments with limited resources, these diagnostic tools may be unavailable or costly. In this context, the advantages of medical ultrasound scanning technology are gradually being recognized and utilized by people. This article will explore the application of medical ultrasound scanning technology in the diagnosis of pulmonary infections.

Introduction to Medical Ultrasonic Scanning Technology

Medical ultrasound scanning technology is a non-invasive examination of the internal structure of the human body using high-frequency sound waves (usually between 2.0 and 10.0 MHz). When these sound waves encounter different tissues in the human body, they will be reflected back and received by the probe. By analyzing these reflected signals, medical ultrasound scanners can create real-time images of the internal structure of the body. Compared to other imaging examination methods, medical ultrasound scanning technology has the advantages of portability, non-invasive, real-time, and repeatable examination.

Application of medical ultrasound scanning technology in the diagnosis of pulmonary infections

Assess lung structure and function

Lung infections can cause changes in the structure and function of the lungs. Medical ultrasound scanning technology can evaluate these changes and provide a basis for the diagnosis of lung infections. For example, ultrasound can detect lung lesions such as pneumonia, pulmonary edema, atelectasis, and evaluate complications such as pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary heart disease. In addition, echocardiography can also detect serious complications such as pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure.

Detecting pleural effusion and pneumothorax

Pulmonary infections often lead to complications such as pleural effusion and pneumothorax. Medical ultrasound scanning technology can detect these lesions in real-time and evaluate their severity. The ultrasound image of pleural effusion shows a low echogenic area formed by the liquid in the chest cavity, while pneumothorax shows an anechoic area within the chest cavity. By measuring the area and depth of these areas, the severity of the lesion can be evaluated and treatment can be guided.

Guide lung puncture and treatment

For some severe lung infections, such as lung abscess, lung cancer, etc., diagnosis and treatment need to be made through puncture biopsy or treatment. Medical ultrasound scanning technology can guide real-time percutaneous lung biopsy, catheter drainage, drug injection treatment, and other operations, improving the diagnosis rate and treatment effect of lesions.

conclusion

In summary, medical ultrasound scanning technology has broad application value in the diagnosis of pulmonary infections. It can evaluate lung structure and function, detect lesions such as pleural effusion and pneumothorax, and guide lung puncture and treatment in real-time. Compared to other imaging examination methods, medical ultrasound scanning technology has the advantages of portability, non-invasive, real-time, and repeatability, making it particularly suitable for grassroots medical institutions and environments with limited resources. In order to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of medical ultrasound scanning technology, clinical doctors need to master relevant knowledge and operational skills, and pay attention to using them in combination with other examination methods to improve the diagnostic accuracy and treatment effect of lung infections.