Lung Ultrasound Morphology Patterns Predict Weaning Outcomes

Two blinded investigators conducted daily lung ultrasound examinations. Each lung was scanned in six regions, categorizing ultrasound findings into four aeration patterns: normal (N-score 0), moderate (B1-lines score 1), severe (B2-lines score 2), and consolidation (C-score 3). The global LUS score ranged from 0 to 36. Patients were grouped into TLP if they exhibited a tissue-like pattern in any region or DBP if they displayed diffuse B-lines and shred signs in most regions. Localized TLPs indicated concentrated areas of non-aeration.