Thoracic ultrasound (US) has been shown to be highly effective in evaluating a range of pathologic conditions. Objectives: to evaluate the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of pneumonia.

Akibat kebakaran hutan, masalah kabut asap yang sudah berbulan-bulan semakin mengkhawatirkan hingga saat ini. Setiap hari ribuan warga harus menghirup udara yang tak bersih, ratusan warga terserang ISPA dan pneumonia, bahkan mulai memakan korban jiwa.

Early onset asthma symptoms and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) diagnosis in children remains relevant because of variation of symptoms, late detection and treatment, which lead to development of complications and disability in patients.

Kebiasaan membersihkan kotoran hidung dengan mengoreknya menggunakan jari alias mengupil ternyata dapat membawa berbagai dampak buruk, lho. Salah satunya adalah meningkatkan risiko radang paru-paru atau pneumonia. Kabarnya, penyakit inilah yang menjadi penyebab meninggalnya legenda Marvel, Stan Lee.

In the present day, one-lung jet ventilation is applied in case of a necessity to isolate the healthy lung during operations. HFJV ensures excellent oxygenation of arterial blood, keeps the lungs in a relaxed state without execution of a recruitment maneuver and increases venous return and cardiac output by lowering the workload of the left ventricle.