Role of Lung Ultrasound and Pulsed-wave Doppler in Lung Consolidations in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

In patients presenting a consolidation of suspected atelectatic nature, a lung ultrasound examination using pulsed-wave Doppler will be performed on Day 0.

In patients presenting a consolidation of suspected infectious nature, a lung ultrasound examination using pulsed-wave Doppler will be performed on Day 0. A bronchoalveolar lavage will also be performed on Day 0.