International consensus on lung ultrasound-guided non-fiberobronchoscopic lavage in neonatal atelectasis

International expert consensus guidelines provide 17 recommendations for lung ultrasound (LUS)-guided non-fiberobronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (NFB-BAL) in neonates with atelectatic pulmonary disease, aiming to standardize care and improve outcomes.

• The guidelines cover 13 key clinical issues, including accurate diagnosis, precise lesion localization, and dynamic procedural monitoring to reduce complications.
• By overcoming limitations of conventional BAL, the technique offers a promising treatment for neonatal atelectasis, pneumonia, and meconium aspiration syndrome.
• Widespread implementation is expected to significantly improve prognosis for critically ill newborns with these conditions.

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