Bedside lung ultrasound useful option for accurate diagnosis of pneumonia in kids
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-01-18 14:30 GMT | Update On 2023-01-18 14:30 GMT
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A recent study published in the International Journal of Emergency Medicine found that bedside Lung ultrasound (LUS) when used by clinicians of the Emergency Department (ED) of a resource limited healthcare setup, had good accuracy for diagnosis of pneumonia in children.
Pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age in such settings and so the team lead by Yogendra Amatya undertook this prospective cross-sectional study in children presenting to an ED with respiratory complaints.
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