Lung ultrasound is cost-effective for early diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia in primary care
摘要
Chest X-rays and lung ultrasounds are extensively utilized in primary care to diagnose pneumonia, a primary clinical manifestation of COVID-19. Employing chest X-rays for the diagnostic management of suspected COVID-19 pneumonia is significantly more costly than utilizing lung ultrasound. Since the pandemic swiftly overwhelmed healthcare systems globally, identifying the most cost-effective diagnostic tools is essential to optimize resource allocation.