Abstract
Article: Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasonography in Patients With Pneumonia: An Updated Comparative Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Sharareh Sanei Sistani, MD and Fateme Parooie, MD
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 1.0 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasonography in Patients With Pneumonia: An Updated Comparative Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” you will be able to
Understand the advantages of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pneumonia
Discuss the differences in the imaging modalities used in the diagnosis of pneumonia
Describe the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of lung ultrasound
The incidence of community-acquired pneumonia is what per 1000 people? 1-3 3-5 6-10 12-15
How many eligible studies were included in the final analysis? 16 20 31 43
How many patients were included in the final analysis? 543 1207 2040 3689
What was the mean age of the patients in the study? 45.6 years 53.3 years 69.6 years 72.1 years
What was the overall pooled sensitivity of ultrasonography and chest radiography, for the diagnosis of pneumonia? 0.76 0.83 0.91 0.96
What was the sensitivity of lung ultrasonography in studies that used a combination of chest imaging and clinical criteria? 88.0% 92.0% 95.0% 97.0%
What is the most common reason for choosing chest radiography as a diagnostic method? High degree of accuracy Widely available Inexpensive Minimal radiation exposure
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