The diagnostic accuracy for ARDS of global versus regional lung ultrasound scores - a post hoc analysis of an observational study in invasively ventilated ICU patients
Abstract Background Semi-quantification of lung aeration by ultrasound helps to assess presence and extent of pulmonary pathologies, including the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It is uncertain which lung regions add most to the diagnostic accuracy for ARDS of the frequently used global...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-07-01
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Series: | Intensive Care Medicine Experimental |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40635-019-0241-6 |