Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis

Background: There is a stigma that ultrasound cannot be used to see abnormalities in the air-filled organs makes ultrasound rarely used to identify lung abnormalities. This study purpose comparing diagnostic accuracy of BLUE protocol with gold standard for each diagnosis causing acute respiratory fa...

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Main Authors: Oke Dimas Asmara, Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo, Vally Wulani, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Abrianty P Araminta
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Published: Interna Publishing 2022-07-01
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Online Access:http://www.actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/2018
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author Oke Dimas Asmara
Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo
Vally Wulani
Kuntjoro Harimurti
Abrianty P Araminta
author_facet Oke Dimas Asmara
Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo
Vally Wulani
Kuntjoro Harimurti
Abrianty P Araminta
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description Background: There is a stigma that ultrasound cannot be used to see abnormalities in the air-filled organs makes ultrasound rarely used to identify lung abnormalities. This study purpose comparing diagnostic accuracy of BLUE protocol with gold standard for each diagnosis causing acute respiratory failure. Methods: Systematic search was done in 6 databases (Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central, Scopus, Ebscohost/CINAHL dan Proquest) and multiple grey-literature sources for cross-sectional studies. We manually extracted the data from eligible studies and calculated pooled sensitivity, pooled specificity, likelihood ratio (LR) and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). We follow PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline throughout these processes. Results: Four studies has been picked from total 509 studies involved. The results yield parameters indicating BLUE protocol as a reliable modality to diagnose pneumonia with pooled sensitivity 84% (95% CI, 76-89%),  pooled specificity 98%  (95% CI, 93-99%), LR+ 42 (95% CI, 12-147), LR- 0.12 (95% CI, 0.07-0.2) and DOR 252 (95% CI, 81-788), respectively. It also considerably applicable to diagnose pulmonary oedema with pooled sensitivity 89% (95% CI, 81-93%), pooled specificity 94% (95% CI, 89-96%), LR+ 14 (95% CI, 8-25), LR- 0.165 (95% CI, 0.11-0.24), and DOR 116 (95% CI, 42-320), respectively. Conclusion: BLUE protocol has good diagnostic accuracy to diagnose pneumonia and pulmonary oedema. We recommend implementing BLUE protocol as a tool in evaluating cause of ARF.
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spelling doaj-art-64658bbc5af2477dadfdeff854baa67e2025-08-20T03:50:00ZengInterna PublishingActa Medica Indonesiana0125-93262338-27322022-07-01542Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-AnalysisOke Dimas Asmara0Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo1Vally Wulani2Kuntjoro Harimurti3Abrianty P Araminta4Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.Division of Thoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.Division of Geriatric, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia - Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.Departement of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaBackground: There is a stigma that ultrasound cannot be used to see abnormalities in the air-filled organs makes ultrasound rarely used to identify lung abnormalities. This study purpose comparing diagnostic accuracy of BLUE protocol with gold standard for each diagnosis causing acute respiratory failure. Methods: Systematic search was done in 6 databases (Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central, Scopus, Ebscohost/CINAHL dan Proquest) and multiple grey-literature sources for cross-sectional studies. We manually extracted the data from eligible studies and calculated pooled sensitivity, pooled specificity, likelihood ratio (LR) and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). We follow PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) guideline throughout these processes. Results: Four studies has been picked from total 509 studies involved. The results yield parameters indicating BLUE protocol as a reliable modality to diagnose pneumonia with pooled sensitivity 84% (95% CI, 76-89%),  pooled specificity 98%  (95% CI, 93-99%), LR+ 42 (95% CI, 12-147), LR- 0.12 (95% CI, 0.07-0.2) and DOR 252 (95% CI, 81-788), respectively. It also considerably applicable to diagnose pulmonary oedema with pooled sensitivity 89% (95% CI, 81-93%), pooled specificity 94% (95% CI, 89-96%), LR+ 14 (95% CI, 8-25), LR- 0.165 (95% CI, 0.11-0.24), and DOR 116 (95% CI, 42-320), respectively. Conclusion: BLUE protocol has good diagnostic accuracy to diagnose pneumonia and pulmonary oedema. We recommend implementing BLUE protocol as a tool in evaluating cause of ARF. http://www.actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/2018UltrasonographyBLUE protocolAccuracyRespiratory FailureMeta-analysis
spellingShingle Oke Dimas Asmara
Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo
Vally Wulani
Kuntjoro Harimurti
Abrianty P Araminta
Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis
Acta Medica Indonesiana
Ultrasonography
BLUE protocol
Accuracy
Respiratory Failure
Meta-analysis
title Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis
title_full Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis
title_fullStr Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis
title_short Accuracy of Bedside Lung Ultrasound in Emergency (BLUE) Protocol to Diagnose the Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Meta-Analysis
title_sort accuracy of bedside lung ultrasound in emergency blue protocol to diagnose the cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome ards a meta analysis
topic Ultrasonography
BLUE protocol
Accuracy
Respiratory Failure
Meta-analysis
url http://www.actamedindones.org/index.php/ijim/article/view/2018
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