Comparative Study between Lung Ultrasound as Diagnostic Modality of Lung Aeration versus Computed Tomography in Invasively Ventilated Patient.

The article presents multiple clinical studies focused on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in critical care and anesthesia. One study compares lung ultrasound with computed tomography (CT) for diagnosing and monitoring ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in invasively ventilated patients, finding lung ultrasound to be similarly effective and reliable as CT for assessing lung aeration. Another study evaluates the efficacy of mirtazapine versus sumatriptan in treating postdural puncture headache (PDPH) after obstetric surgery under spinal anesthesia, concluding both drugs provide comparable symptom relief. Additionally, research comparing tight versus normal glycemic control in acute cerebral ischemic stroke patients found no significant difference in mortality, with tight control increasing hypoglycemia and hypokalemia risks. Lastly, a study compares quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and caudal epidural block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric lower abdominal surgeries, highlighting QLB as an effective alternative.