ObjectiveTo explore the application value and detailed implementation strategies of bedside ultrasoundin the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients in isolation ward.MethodsStatistical analysis of the items

quantity

duration

diagnosis

protection methods and detailed implementation strategies of bedside ultrasound examinations in COVID-19 isolation ward in Guanggu district of Tongji Hospital from February to March 2020.ResultsA total of 450 times bedsideultrasound examinations were performed.The sonographers entered the isolation ward 2.3 times per day

each time took 2.9 h onaverage.The mainly positive findings of bedside ultrasound examinations included cardiac abnormalities

deep vein thrombosis

abdominal viscera abnormalities and peritoneal effusion

etc.No COVID-19 infection occurred in the sonographers under level-Ⅱ and-Ⅲ standard protections.ConclusionBedside ultrasound examination plays an important role in the diagnosis andtreatment of the COVID-19 patients in isolation ward.However

due to the increased difficulty in implementation and high riskof COVID-19 infection

it’s necessary to constantly summarize practical experience and formulate safe and efficientimplementation strategies.