Diagnostic use of lung ultrasound compared to chest radiograph for suspected pneumonia in a resource-limited setting

International Journal of Emergency Medicine

Frances M. Russell¹  Jason Saunders¹  Darlene R. House²  Yogendra Amatya²  Jordan Rupp³  Brian Bales³ 

[1] Indiana University School of Medicine;Patan Academy of Health Sciences;Vanderbilt University Medical Center

关键词: Lung ultrasound;    Pneumonia;    Nepal;    Diagnosis;    Developing countries;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12245-018-0170-2

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundLung ultrasound is an effective tool for diagnosing pneumonia in developed countries. Diagnostic accuracy in resource-limited countries where pneumonia is the leading cause of death is unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of bedside lung ultrasound compared to chest X-ray for pneumonia in adults presenting for emergency care in a low-income country.

【 授权许可】

CC BY