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Table 2 Comparisons of LUS findings between RDS and TTN groups

From: Tools for assessing lung fluid in neonates with respiratory distress

Ultrasound findings

RDS (n = 13)

TTN(n = 9)

P-value

LUS total score

11 (10–12)

6 (5–8)

0.001

Predominantly A-lines

0 (0)

9 (100)

0.000

mixed pattern with predominantly B-lines

4 (30.8)

9 (100)

0.002

White lung appearance

10 (76.9)

0 (0)

0.001

Pleural line abnormalities

0 (0)

0 (0)

1.000

Large consolidation

1 (7.7)

0 (0)

0.405

  1. Values are expressed as median (range) or number (%). Abbreviations: TTN Transient tachypnea of newborn, RDS Respiratory distress syndrome, LUS Lung ultrasound score