Samuel C. Stubblefield, MD
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Lung Ultrasound for Diagnosing Pneumonia in Children: A Meta-Analysis
June 8, 2015
Clinical question: Can bedside ultrasound reliably diagnose pneumonia in children? Background: Pneumonia is the most common cause of death in children worldwide, one of the most common causes of inpatient admission for children in the U.S., and carries estimated costs of about $1 billion per year